Canberra, Australian Capital Territory; Sydney, New South Wales

On Friday 16 August 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC received Mr Max Willis, Head of Mission Designate to the Republic of Vanuatu. 

Then, the Governor-General as guest of Mr Brendan Moon AM, Coordinator-General, visited and met with staff at the National Emergency Management Agency’s National Situation Room.  

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received Ms Harinder Sidhu AM, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand, and Ms Casey Beath, Director New Zealand Section, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand.  

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