He may have been out of the job as governor-general for four years, but Sir Peter Cosgrove will return for a brief stint at his old stomping ground at Government House.
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Sir Peter will step in for the governor-general David Hurley, who will be out of the country for two weeks.
It will be the first time a former governor-general will step in for an acting role for the incumbent in the position's history.
Mr Hurley and his wife Linda will fly out for a state visit to Greece on April 30. They will also attend the coronation of King Charles III, before returning on May 10.
While a state governor would normally fill in for the governor-general in an official capacity while they are out of the country, all state governors will also be overseas at the time of the visit.
Because of this, Sir Peter will fill in as governor-general during the 11-day period.
The appointment had to be signed off by the King, following a recommendation by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Sir Peter served as the country's 26th governor-general from 2014 to 2019.
Australian Associated Press
