In the early afternoon, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, as Patron, accompanied by Mr Dennis Wilson, attended the Commonwealth Day Council Gala Luncheon, during which Her Excellency delivered a Message from His Majesty the King, at Parliament House, Sydney. For further information, visit commday.org.au

In the evening, the Governor and Mr Wilson hosted a reception and recital to welcome Ms Jo Davies as Artistic Director of Opera Australia, at Government House.