On Wednesday 1 October 2025, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, recorded video messages for the United Nations Women’s School Competition, Arthritis Australia, Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia, Children’s Week, and a retirement message for Christine Shewry.

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

In the afternoon, the Governor-General met with some family members of the late Constable Keith Smith, Tasmania Police, as they conducted a visit of Government House Canberra.

Then, the Governor-General hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Krissy Barrett APM, incoming Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police. 

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Patron of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia and guest of Ms Barbara Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia, attended ‘Meals from the Heart’ at Ronald McDonald House Canberra.