In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, at Government House.

Later in the morning, the Governor, as Patron of the Australia Day Council of NSW, hosted a morning tea reception to celebrate the 2023 Nominees for the NSW Australian, Senior Australian, Young Australian and Local Hero Awards, at Government House, in advance of the evening’s announcement. For further information, visit: australiaday.com.au

In the evening, Her Excellency, as Patron, delivered an address at the 2022 NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering, at Government House. For further information, visit:  chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au/events/nsw-premiers-prizes-for-science-and-engineering