On Thursday 21 August 2025, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, presided over the Federal Executive Council with the Honourable Dr Daniel Mulino MP and the Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh MP.

Then, the Governor-General met with students and teachers from Swansea Primary School as they undertook a tour of Government House.

Afterwards, the Governor-General recorded video messages for National Fire Protection Month, Legacy Week and the National Police Bravery Awards. 

The Governor-General received Professors David Headon AM and Paul Pickering AM, Fellows, Australian Institute, Australian National University. 

Later, the Governor-General received His Excellency Mr Kazuhiro Suzuki, Ambassador, Embassy of Japan.