In the afternoon, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales, received His Excellency Arthur B Culvahouse Jr, Ambassador of the United States of America, at Government House.

 In the evening, the Governor attended the launch of ‘Ethical Legal Practice and Professional Conduct’, at The Law Society of NSW, Sydney.

 In the evening, representing Her Excellency the Governor, Mr Michael Miller, Official Secretary to the Governor of New South Wales, attended a Reception celebrating 243^rd Independence Day, hosted by the Consul-General of the United States of America, at the Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo.