On Tuesday 27 October 2026, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, met with students and teachers from St Xavier’s Primary School, Gunnedah, New South Wales, as they undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

Then, the Governor-General, hosted a morning tea for Rhodes Scholarship 2026 Social Event.

Afterwards, the Governor-General met with students and teachers from St Mary’s School, Warren, New South Wales, as the undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

In the afternoon, the Governor-General recorded video messages for, Rotary South Pacific, Golden Oar Awards, National Reconciliation Action Plan Conference 2026, and Indigenous Desert Alliance Conference. 

Then, the Governor-General received Ms Stephanie Trethewey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and the Honourable Bronnie Taylor, Chair, Motherland. 

Afterwards, the Governor-General as Patron, hosted a reception for Motherland.