Canberra, Australia Capital Territory

On Friday 28 August 2020, at Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley met with Cr Anna Speedie, Mayor, Wodonga Council, via video conference to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the community.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with Cr Nuatali Nelmes, Lord Mayor, and Mr Matthew Murray, Chief of Staff, City of Newcastle Council, via video conference to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the 2019-20 bushfires on the community.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley as guests of Mr Phil Thomson, Chief Executive Officer, attended the Super AU Rugby match between the Plus500 Brumbies and Western Force.