Canberra, Australia Capital Territory

On Tuesday 18 August 2020, at Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley met with Dr Mitra Safavi-Naeini, Imaging Quantification Research Lead, ANTSO, and members of the Elavo Hackathon Team, via video conference, to discuss Elavo’s victory in the global SpaceApps COVID-19 Challenge.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with Meadowbank Public School via video conference for a Q&A session.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Mr Ivan Slavich, CEO, Soldier On, attended a morning tea in tribute to Private Robert Poate at the Robert Poate Centre.

Then, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate to the French Republic.

Afterwards, the Governor-General met with Mr Peter Fitzpatrick AO AM (Mil), Chairman, and Ms Belinda Wilson, CEO, Bravery Trust via video conference.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with Cr Rose Hodge, Mayor, Surf Coast Shire Council, via video conference to discuss the impact of COVID-19.

Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with Cr Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor, City of Hobart Council, via video conference to discuss the impact of COVID-19.