On Friday 22 August 2025, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, travelled from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory to Melbourne, Victoria. 

Then, the Governor-General as guest of artists Ms Kat Rae and Ms Mursal Azizi, attended the ‘Sparks in the Dark’ exhibition.

Afterwards, the Governor-General as Patron of Diversity Council of Australia, delivered the 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on Diversity and Inclusion. 

In the afternoon, the Governor-General met with Ms Annabelle Wilson, Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner, Department of Veteran Affairs.  

Then, the Governor-General participated in an interview with Samantha Lane for the Australian Football League.

Later, the Governor-General travelled from Melbourne, Victoria to Sydney, New South Wales.