Past & Present Governors
Reserve Bank of Australia Governors
In 1959, the original body corporate, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, was preserved as the Reserve Bank of Australia in legislation, specifically to carry on the central banking functions.
Bernard William (Bernie) Fraser

September 1989 – September 1996
Robert Alan (Bob) Johnston AC

August 1982 – July 1989
Sir John Grant (Jock) Phillips KBE

July 1968 – July 1975
Deceased 8 October 1986
Herbert Cole (Nugget) Coombs

January 1960 – July 1968
Deceased 29 October 1997
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Governors
In 1911, legislation established the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Herbert Cole (Nugget) Coombs

January 1949 – January 1960
Deceased 29 October 1997
Hugh Traill Armitage CMG

July 1941 – December 1948
Deceased 18 October 1963
Sir Henry John (Harry) Sheehan KBE

February 1938 – March 1941
Deceased 26 March 1941
Sir Ernest Cooper Riddle KBE

October 1926 – February 1938
Deceased 28 February 1939
James Kell

October 1924 – October 1926
Deceased 5 April 1933
Sir Denison Samuel King Miller KCMG

June 1912 – June 1923
Deceased 6 June 1923