Diversity and Inclusion Advocate Named Australia’s New Governor-General

Published on April 3, 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia’s new governor-general will be businesswoman Samantha Mostyn, the country’s second woman to hold the position as the King’s representative. “Sam Mostyn is an exceptional leader who represents the best of modern Australia,” Mr. Albanese said today in Parliament House. Ms. Mostyn, 58, is a prominent Australian businesswoman, philanthropist, and advocate for gender equality and social inclusion. She is the current chair of the Federal government’s Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce and has held various leadership positions across the corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors, making significant contributions to advancing women’s leadership and diversity in Australia....