Governor-General of Australia (since 2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samantha Joy Mostyn AO (born c. 1965) is an Australian businesswoman and climate change and gender equity activist who is the Governor-General of Australia since 2024. Mostyn was president at Chief Executive Women in 2021–22.
Samantha Mostyn | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Governor-General of Australia | |
Assumed office 1 July 2024 | |
Monarch | Charles III |
Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
Preceded by | David Hurley |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1965 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
Spouse(s) | Simeon Beckett |
Children | 1 |
Education | Australian National University (BA, LLB) |
On 3 April 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that King Charles III had approved the appointment of Mostyn as the next Governor-General of Australia.[1][2][3]