The current spouse (since 1 July 2024) is Simeon Beckett, husband of Sam Mostyn.
The governor-general is entitled to the style "The Honourable" for life; this does not extend to the spouse.
Except for Dame Quentin Bryce and Sam Mostyn, all Australian governors-general have been male.
No governor-general has been single throughout their term, but two spouses died during the governor-general's term: Jacqueline Sidney, Viscountess De L'Isle, wife of William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle (1962); and Alison, Lady Kerr, wife of Sir John Kerr (1974).
Most of the spouses of governors-general have been content to be background figures providing the office-holder with support.