PM announces Samantha Mostyn as new governor general

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The King accepted the PM's recommendation to appoint Samantha Mostyn AO, a business leader and advocate, to the role as the 28th governor-general. She will also become the second woman to serve in the role.

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00:00 Ms Mostyn will be the 28th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and the second

00:06 woman to hold this highest of office. Sam Mostyn is an exceptional leader who represents

00:13 the best of modern Australia.

00:16 A decision to serve the Australian people could only be taken in partnership with my

00:20 family. Their unwavering support in enthusiastically accepting this appointment, in the knowledge

00:26 and understanding of the considerable changes to our family life, is something I will always

00:30 value. I love them dearly and they will be a big part of what I do as your next Governor-General.

00:37 Thank you again Prime Minister for this great honour.

00:39 Thank you.

00:46 Thank you.

00:49 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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