Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC
Western Sydney University | Monday, 20 October 2025; 11:30am – 1:45pm AEDT
APPI Oration 2025
Western Sydney University | Monday, 20 October 2025
The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, delivered the 2025 APPI Oration on 20 October 2025.
In her remarks, the Governor-General reflected on her first year in office, meeting, listening to, and learning from communities across the country. The address discussed the role of care, kindness, and respect in modern Australia.
The program included welcome remarks from Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University, as well as a fireside chat with APPI Chair Peter Varghese AO and APPI CEO Libby Hackett.
Keynote address
H.E. The Hon. Sam Mostyn AC
Governor-General of Australia
Remarks
Distinguished Professor George Williams AO
Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University
Peter Varghese AO
Chair, Australian Public Policy Institute
Professor Libby Hackett
CEO, Australian Public Policy Institute
Event program
11:30pm - 12:00pm | Arrival and networking
- Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University
- Professor Libby Hackett, CEO of the Australian Public Policy Institute
12:00pm - 12:20pm | Welcome
- Professor Michelle Trudgett, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership), Western Sydney University
- Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University
- Professor Libby Hackett, CEO of the Australian Public Policy Institute
12:20pm - 12:40pm | Keynote address
- Governor-General of Australia, H.E. the Hon. Sam Mostyn AC
12:40pm - 1:10pm | Fireside chat
- Governor-General of Australia, H.E. the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC
- Peter Varghese, Chair of APPI
- Professor Libby Hackett, CEO of APPI
1:10pm -1:15pm | Closing
- Professor Libby Hackett, CEO of APPI
1:15pm - 1:45pm | Refreshments and drinks
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