Sam Mostyn has become the first significant business figure to be appointed to the role of governor-general, after a trailblazing career as a lawyer, director, AFL commissioner and equality activist.
In a departure from traditionally selecting vice regal nominees from military, judicial and political ranks, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday that Ms Mostyn, 58, would become the nation’s 28th governor-general.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
