Most Australians have never heard of the country’s Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, with new polling revealing One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts is more recognised by voters. When she was sworn into the top role, Ms Mostyn told Parliament she would be an “optimistic, modern and visible”. Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with Baton Bearer Tim Hodge and flag bearer Nina Kennedy. Ms Mostyn said it was her mission to be open, authentic and share every part of her role with voters on social media platforms. Historian Frank Bongiorno, who specialises in political history at the University of Canberra, said he did not think it unusual that Australians were not aware of Ms Mostyn.