The appointment of Samantha Mostyn is a testament not
just to her credentials but also to the need to modernize
the office of the Governor-General, experts say.

When asked about Samantha Mostyn's appointment as Governor-
General, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth
Broderick had a simple response, "An inspired choice!" she
said.

King Charles approved the appointment with pleasure we're told.
And no wonder, for as we know, and have been told regularly,
the King really cares about the environment.
And, he is one of the most influential thinkers on climate
in the world. He has much in
common with Australia's new appointee in many issues.

Well done PM!

Political commentator and writer, Lillian Andrews, wrote that the appointment of a political activist to the position of Governor General was just the opportunity the Liberal Party needed to call out Labor’s unfettered cronyism and obsession with rewarding identity politics.

Instead, the Liberals scuttled away like “cockroaches” from a bright light, with Dutton’s non-comment having the power of a “damp sock”.

Cowered by those who will never vote for them, the piss-weak fools are too frightened to say anything that might be construed as anti-women.

Australia has an appalling government and an appalling opposition.

The Australian system of government is considered
good by most people. The separation of powers is the
reason for that. The separations of powers helps to
make sure that no group has all the power.

The GG is a figurehead. No power, no influence, no purpose other than to open this or that. Bill Hayden got the job as a pay-off for being shafted by Hawke. But to use his famous phrase, a drover's dog could do the job.

Who cares who the G-G is? The only person it affects and benefits is the women herself. I don't care that she got the nod...good luck to her. She won the lottery.

Regarding the appointment of Samantha Mostyn
as Governor-General?

The move was welcomed by MPs across the political
spectrum including Peter Dutton, Malcolm Turnbull,
Paul Keating, Mark Vaile, to name just a few. It marked
a change from figures of a military background such as
Sir Peter Cosgrove and David Hurley.

No Coalition MP criticized her after the annoucement
was made. Former Coalition deputy PM Mark Vaile who's
known Samantha Mostyn for decades said she was -
"Ideal for the role." "She's a firm believer in the
institutions we built the nation on and that have
served the nation well. Obviously she will carry out
this role representing all Australians very well."

Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton praised Mostyn saying
she was " Somebody who's been involved in business and
sport for a long period of time and obviously is
well known to many people within the government over a
long period of time."

There's more at the following:

http://smh.com.au/politics/federal/sam-mostyn-to-be-the-new-governor-general-20240403-p5fgyk.html

Many people care who the Governor-General is. The
various commentary and reactions prove that.

Regarding the role of the Governor-General?

The role has been summed up as:

"The Highest office in the land. The Apex of Australian
Society."

"In Australia all the power and functions associated with
a "Head of State" lies with the Governor-General. He
performs all the duties which the constitution assigns to
him in that role and does so in his own right, not as a
delegate of the Queen."

(Sir David Smith, Former Official Secretary to 5
Governors-General).

There's more at:

http://ourconstitution.org/governor_gen_role.php

It's a safe bet that Samantha Mostyn as our nation's
new vice regal will not settle for being a
stuffed-shirt cutting ribbons and hosting open days
at Yarralumbla.