On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC recorded a video message in the Bravery Garden with Mr Allan Sparkes CV OAM.

Then, the Governor-General presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council with the Honourable Tony Burke MP and the Honourable Kristy McBain MP.

Afterwards, the Governor-General met with students and teachers from St John's Lutheran School, Kingaroy, Queensland as they undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

Later, the Governor-General met with students and teachers from Arcadia Public School, Arcadia, New South Wales, as they undertook a tour of Government House, Canberra. 

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

In the afternoon, the Governor-General, as guest of Ms Kylie Donovan, Chair, attended the New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association annual conference at the Sofitel, Sydney.

Then, the Governor-General, as Patron, attended Habitat for Humanity Australia 50th Anniversary at the Botanical Gardens, Sydney.

In the evening, the Governor-General hosted a reception for Jewish community leaders and stakeholders.