On Friday 16 October 2026, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, travelled from Sydney, New South Wales, to Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Then, the Governor-General met with students and teachers from Carey Baptist Grammar, Kew, Victoria, as they undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Patron, hosted a morning tea for Y Canberra Region's 85th Anniversary celebration.

Later, the Governor-General met with students and teachers from Trinity Grammar, Kew, Victoria, as they undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

Then, the Governor-General placed a phone call to Mrs Montana Hannam.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received Mr Jamie Isbister, Head of Mission -Designate, Papua New Guinea.

Then, the Governor-General, received Ms Catherine Freeman AC, former Olympian, and Ms Petria Thomas OAM, former Olympian.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Colonel Max Ball (Retired), National President, Vietnam Veterans Association Australia, and Ms Robynne Mitchell, Editor, The History of the VVAA.

Later, the Governor-General, as Patron, hosted an afternoon tea for Boys Brigade Queen's Badge Recipient Awards.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as guest of Mr John-Paul Moloney, Managing Editor, The Canberra Times attended The Canberra Times Centenary Dinner at Hyatt Hotel, Canberra.

Then, the Governor-General, travelled from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, to Sydney, New South Wales.