Samantha Mostyn named as Australia's new governor-general

Business woman and gender equality advocate Samantha Mostyn has been appointed Australia's next governor-general. She is only the second woman to hold the role.

Australia's governor-general, Samantha Mostyn, is the second woman to hold the position. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

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