I was wrong about bloody John Howard, Australian Prime Minister (see below, May 7, 2003), says his flak:

Office of the Prime Minister, Canberra
10 June 2003
Dear Mr. ...
Thank you for your correspondence of 8 May 2003 to the Prime Minister regarding the Governor-General. The Prime Minister has asked me to reply on his behalf.
As you know, on 25 May 2003, Dr Hollingworth announced his resignation as Australia's Governor-General, citing the continuing public controversy and its potential to undermine and diminish his capacity to uphold the importance, dignity and integrity of the office of Governor-General.
In a statement to the Parliament on 26 May 2003, the Prime Minster acknowledged the Governor-General's resignation.
Dr Hollingworth's commission was revoked with effect on and from 29 May 2003. The Governor of Tasmania, the Hon Sir Guy Green AC KBE CVO, will continue to administer the Goverment of the Commonwealth of Australia for the time being.
Thanks you for bringining your views to the attention of the Prime Minster.
Yours sincerely
Stephen Brady
Senior Adviser (Government)