In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, received His Excellency Mr Jean-Pierre Thebault, Ambassador of France, accompanied by Mrs Anne Boillon, Consul-General of France, at Government House.

Later in the morning, the Governor, as Patron, accompanied by Mr Dennis Wilson, officially relaunched the 3801 Locomotive, at Platform 2, Central Station, Sydney. The steam locomotive is returning to service following an extensive restoration. For further information visit: thnsw.com.au

In the afternoon, Her Excellency, as Patron, accompanied by Mr Wilson, conducted two investiture ceremonies for the Royal Humane Society of New South Wales, at Government House. For further information visit: braveryaward.org

Later in the afternoon, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.