New Governor-General accepts Patron Role

Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia has accepted our invitation to be Patron of the ANARE Club.

Ms Mostyn is known for her exceptional service to the Australian community.  In 2024, Ms Mostyn was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service in the social justice, gender equity, sporting, cultural and business sectors, to reconciliation, and to environmental sustainability. She had previously been appointed an Officer of the Order in 2021.

Her Excellency became Australia’s 28th Governor-General on 1 July 2024, replacing former Governor-General and ANARE Club Patron David Hurley, who had served in the role since 2019.