Program highlights

Attended the Hoops 4 Health NAIDOC Week activation and met with Mr Timmy Duggan OAM, Founder and Director of Hoops 4 Health, at the Darwin Esplanade. Following this, the Administrator met with His Excellency Diego Felipe Cadena Montenegro, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Australia, and Mr Ben Poveda-Alfonso, President, Colombian Australian Association of the Northern Territory, at the Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory Viva Colombia Fest Community Kitchen.

Accompanied by Ms Sue Brosnan OLY, as Joint Patrons, received guests for courtesy calls at Government House. In the evening, the Administrator and Ms Brosnan hosted a reception to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Chung Wah Society in Darwin at Government House.

With Ms Sue Brosnan OLY, hosted a reception for the annual Supreme and Federal Court Judges Conference at Government House.

Attended the Connected Women group of the Australian Red Cross NT 2026 Joy of Many Colours - Multicultural Festival at the Territory Netball Stadium, Marrara. Following this, the Administrator attended the Navy Football Federation Australia vs US Marines football match at the Darwin Football Stadium (Larrakia Park), Marrara.

Received guests for a courtesy call at Government House. In the afternoon, attended the Ceremonial Sitting to mark the retirement of the Honourable Justice Sonia Brownhill at the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, State Square, Darwin City. In the evening, attended the GTNT Group 2026 Awards Ceremony on the Lawns at Mindil Beach Casino and Resort.

Accompanied by Ms Sue Brosnan OLY, hosted a special barbecue breakfast for Youth Leaders to celebrate the 48th Anniversary of Self Government in the Northern Territory. In the evening, attended and delivered an address at the Territory Day Sunset Vibes Party, at Berry Springs Recreation Reserve, Litchfield.

Received Mr Adam Traugott, President, Surf Life Saving Northern Territory and Mr Andrew McGuiness, Chief Executive Officer, for a courtesy call at Government House.

Presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at Government House. Afterwards, received Ms Denise Bowden, Chief Executive Officer, Yothu Yindi Foundation, for a courtesy call at Government House.

In the morning, accompanied by Ms Sue Brosnan OLY, opened the 52nd Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta at Mindil Beach.

In the afternoon, His Honour, with Ms Sue Brosnan OLY, returned to the Northern Territory.