She's not trans. She's not a lesbian. Struth, she's not even a cross-dresser.

We've missed a massive chance to show how wonderfully inclusive we are.

What was Albo thinking?

It's true she's not a lot of things.
She doesn't have British peerage. She's not a retired
senior army officer. She's not a former state governor.
She's not an Anglican Bishop or a university administrator.

And the bottom-line is - she's not male. However she is
known for her integrity, empathy and intellect. Her
qualifications and professional experience is well regarded.

What was the PM thinking?

Could it be that he thought she would do the job well, being
the King's representative in Australia. That she would be
able to carry out the powers given to the Governor-General
in the Australian Constitution. That she would be capable
in helping to ensure that Australia is governed to the rules
set out in the Constitution.

Perhaps having integrity, empathy and intellect mattered in
our PM's choice of Governor-General?

Just sauing.

I'll make no comment, but these are some of the media’s descriptions of Albanese’s pick;

. The wokest of woke women
. A second tier functionary of the New Left
. Member of the inner city woke brigade
. Constantly on the government pay roll
. Former Labor staffer
. Has referred to Australia Day as invasion day
. A massive mistake
. Not a unifying move for the country
. Should be reconsidered
. Nobody has heard of her
. Personal friend of Albanese

Michelle Grattan writes that warriors on the right
have reacted variously on the appointment with, "outrage,
sarcasm, or carefully-pursed lips."

Grattan confirms that Samantha Mostyn does have progressive
political views and "historically and currently, has links
with Labor governments."

We're told that "she was a staffer to Paul Keating and has
headed Anthony Albanese's Women's Economic Equality Taskforce."
None of which Grattan points out makes her unsuitable to be
Governor-General.

Grattan says this is a "post occupied with distinction by
former ministers from both sides of politics. Nor will she
be the first in the position with known republican leanings."

Grattan says that Mostyn trained as a lawyer, has had
extensive business experience and is known as an unsurpassed
networker. "She ticks a veritable warehouse of community
boxes - from being a former AFL commissioner to having
served on the board of the Sydney Theatre Company."

Grattan states that "occupants arrive at Yarralumla after
long and substantial careers. They don't automatically shed
their views when they cross the threshold. They may use the
office to promote certain causes ( Deane and Indigenous rights)."

Although as Grattan says this can bring criticism and needs
to be handled carefully.

Grattan suspects that Mostyn will not see her position as a
platform. She expects Mostyn will understand that the
Governor General should be restrained, non-partisan, and a
force for unity.

That is why the PM has chosen Mostyn for the job.

There's more at the following:

http://theconversation.com/grattan-on-friday-albanese-has-made-a-statement-in-choosing-sam-mostyn-as-governor-general-but-he-could-have-been-bolder-227155

She worked with The Swans, so I'm OK with the choice.

Its a mere figure-head position. Zero power, zero influence, zero importance. Keeping her head down is the only criteria for the job. Talk of creating unity etc is so much gumph.

Still think a cross-dressing, transexual, lesbian, first nation woman would have been a more inclusive choice.

Not at all surprising.

Who we support shows who we are and what we
stand for.