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.
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