Second woman takes role as Australia’s governor-general

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn speaks during the swearing in ceremony in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, July 1, 2024, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, listens. (Lukas Coch/AAP/AP

Sam Mostyn has taken over as Australia’s governor-general, only the second woman to hold the largely ceremonial role.

The businesswoman and gender equality advocate was sworn in as Australia’s 28th governor-general – who represents the King, who is head of state – since 1901.