On Tuesday 15 July 2025, Their Excellencies the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC and Mr Simeon Beckett SC, as guests of Mr Chris Bennet, Co-founder, Walk n Talk Collective, attended a walk.  

Then, the Governor-General and Mr Beckett hosted an Investiture Ceremony at which Private Richard Norden was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia.  

In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Mr Beckett, as guests of Ms Ashla Doherty, Business & Operations Manager, attended an art exhibition at the Rockhampton Museum of Art.  

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Beckett, as guests of Mayor Tony Williams, Rockhampton Regional Council, attended a Civic Reception.