NSW keen to extend Governor Bashir's term

PREMIER Barry O'Farrell has asked NSW Governor Marie Bashir to extend her commission for six months.

Professor Bashir is due to stand down in February next year but will now retire on September 26, 2014.

Mr O'Farrell says the Queen supports the move.

"Her Majesty has welcomed my suggestion to extend the Commission of Her Excellency the Governor," he said in a statement on Friday.

"I will now formally submit that request to The Queen for approval."

He said Professor Bashir was one of the state's most loved governors and he regretted her decision to stand down.

"As a person of Lebanese descent, there is no better example of the success of our multicultural society than Professor Bashir, who had a very successful career in health and academia before being appointed Governor," he said.

She was appointed the 37th Governor of NSW on March 1, 2001.

Opposition Leader John Robertson said Prof Bashir had served the people of NSW with the utmost distinction and been an outstanding ambassador for the state.

"Her wisdom and grace will long be remembered, as well as her strong advocacy for causes such as mental health and indigenous health."

Parliamentary speaker Shelley Hancock said Ms Bashir had whole-heartedly supported the institution of the NSW parliament and regularly attended events with her husband, Sir Nicholas Shehadie.

"(Her) energy, passion and drive is second to none," she said.

"Professor Bashir's work not only with the parliament but with charitable and non-government organisations is remarkable and I know first-hand that her support has been greatly appreciated."

Ms Hancock said that as the state's first female governor, Ms Bashir had broken down an important barrier for women in high office.

"(She) will continue to be a role model for women both young and old across NSW until the end of her service in September next year and beyond," she said.

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