On Sunday 21 July 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, travelled from Darwin, Northern Territory to RAAF Base Tindal, Katherine, Northern Territory.   

Then, the Governor-General, as guest of Wing Commander Fiona Pearce, Commanding Officer 17 Squadron, visited RAAF Base Tindal and was provided a tour of the military working dogs, base infrastructure projects, community initiatives, on base living quarters, the Air Force firefighter station, a United States Air Force aircraft, and 75 Squadron RAAF.  

Afterwards, the Governor-General travelled from RAAF Base Tindal, Katherine, Northern Territory, to Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.