In the evening, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Mr Dennis Wilson attended Light Over Darkness: NSW Night of Unity, at South Bondi Beach.

In the evening, representing Her Excellency the Governor, Colonel Michael Miller LVO RFD, Official Secretary to the Governor of New South Wales, attended a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, at St James’ King Street, Sydney.