On Wednesday, 8 July 2026, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, met students and teachers from Endeavour College, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, as they undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

Then, the Governor-General received Letters of Credence accrediting Mr Edward Anibal Perez Reyes as the non-resident Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, at Government House, Canberra. 

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Letters of Credence accrediting Mr Paolo Rondelli as the non-resident Ambassador of San Marino, at Government House, Canberra.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General met students and teachers from Tom Price Senior High School, Tom Price, Western Australia, as they undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

Then, the Governor-General hosted an afternoon tea to mark the release of ‘First Knowledges: The Collection’, at Government House, Canberra as part of NAIDOC Week 2026 activities. 

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Ms Melanie Tait, Playwriter, and Professor Jenny Hocking, Writer, The Palace Letters, at Government House, Canberra.