8 October 2026

In the morning, His Honour the Honourable David Connolly, Administrator of the Northern Territory, and Ms Sue Brosnan OLY departed Alice Springs for official travel to Ampilatwatja, where His Honour conducted an Australian Honours and Awards Investiture Ceremony, for Mr Casy Holmes Akemarr OAM, Mr Frankie Holmes Akemarr OAM and Mr Donald Thompson Akemarr OAM on country.

Following this, His Honour and Ms Brosnan departed Ampilatwatja, for Elkedra Station where they toured the property and met with owners, Mr John Driver and Mrs Amber Driver.

In the evening, upon arrival back in Alice Springs, His Honour and Ms Brosnan attended the Masters Games Volunteer Welcome Dinner, where His Honour addressed the guests, at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.