In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, at Government House.

Following this, the Governor, as Patron of Lou’s Place, received Ms Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Chair, The Marmalade Foundation Board, at Government House. For further information, visit lousplace.com.au

Afterwards, Her Excellency received Mr Jeremy Cornforth, Consul-General of the United States of America, at Government House.

In the afternoon, the Governor received Mr David Moffat, Chair, and Ms April Palmerlee, CEO, American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham), at Government House.

Later, Her Excellency received Commissioner Mike Wassing AFSM, NSW State Emergency Service, accompanied by Ms Catherine Leahy, at Government House.

In the evening, the Governor and Mr Dennis Wilson hosted the annual Services Reception, acknowledging the service of the Australian Defence Force, St John Ambulance, NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Ambulance, NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW, VRA Rescue NSW, Corrective Services NSW, NSW Sheriff’s Office, The Salvation Army, Australian Red Cross, and Surf Life Saving NSW, at Government House.