On Friday 4 September 2026, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, as Patron, and His Excellency Mr Simeon Beckett SC, hosted a morning tea for the 2026 Australian Fathering Awards and The Fathering Project at Admiralty House, Sydney.

Then, the Governor-General received Ms Nerida Palmer, Mr Huw Crosby, and family at Admiralty House, Sydney.

Afterwards, Their Excellencies received Mr Simon Fieldhouse at Admiralty House, Sydney. 

In the afternoon, Their Excellencies received Ms Chiara Porro, Assistant Secretary, Papua New Guinea Political Strategy Branch at Admiralty House, Sydney.

Then, Their Excellencies received Senior Faith Leaders of the Papua New Guinea Council of Churches at Admiralty House, Sydney.