Ben Te'o and Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner will lead Australia's men's and women's Prime Minister's XIII sides.
The Australian Rugby League Commission and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the squads for matches against PNG PM's XIII in Port Moresby on October 3, 2026, at Santos National Football Stadium.
"The players selected are some of the best players in the game," Mr V'landys said.
Te'o said the men's team blends emerging talent with established 2026 NRL players; Skinner highlighted young prospects alongside experienced leaders.
The men's squad includes William Kennedy, Jojo Fifita, Jaxon Purdue, Nick Meaney and Braidon Burns.
Also selected are Ezra Mam, Lachlan Galvin, Toby Couchman, Billy Walters and Josh Curran.
The squad also features Ryan Couchman, David Fifita, Kurt Mann, Tallyn Da Silva and Owen Pattie.
Its other selections are Nathan Brown, Tom Chester, Jock Madden, Josh Kerr and Hamish Stewart.
The women's squad includes Ahlivia Ingram, Andie Robinson, Bree Chester, China Polata and Chloe Jackson.
Also selected are Georgia Hannaway, Jacinta Carter, Jada Taylor, Jasmin Morrissey and Kasey Reh.
The squad also features Khyliah Gray, Lucy Spain, Montana Clifford, Rory Owen and Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis.
Its remaining players are Tahlia O'Brien, Taneka Todhunter, Tayla Preston, Tess McWilliams and Tori Shipton.