In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council. Ministers of the Government of New South Wales attended the meeting via a video link.

Afterwards, Her Excellency, as Patron, attended the virtual celebration of the announcement of the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution as the Winner of the 2021 HESTA Outstanding Organisation (Aged Care) Award. For further information, visit: www.rfbi.com.au

Later, the Governor and Mr Wilson received a number of guests in the context of virtual meetings, conducted by video link.

In the afternoon, Her Excellency, as Patron, and Mr Wilson received Mr Ray James OAM, President, Returned and Services League of Australia (New South Wales Branch). For further information, visit: www.rslnsw.org.au

Later, the Governor and Mr Wilson, as Patrons, received Ms Brianna Attard, Always Mum Coordinator and Acting General Manager, Lou’s Place. For further information, visit: www.lousplace.com.au

In the evening, Her Excellency, as Patron, attended the Royal Society of New South Wales webinar: Taking humour and laughter seriously: Exploring the multi-disciplinary field of humour studies by Dr Jessica Milner Davis FRSN. For further information, visit: www.royalsoc.org.au