Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Wednesday 30 September 2020, at Government House, Canberra, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) received His Excellency Mr Christophe Penot, Ambassador of the French Republic, for a farewell call.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Dr Alex Lim, Consultant, ZedThree Group, and Mr Ken Lloyd OAM, Co-Founder, Integra Service Dogs.

Later, the Governor-General received members of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety to receive their special report on the response to COVID-19 in aged care: The Honourable Tony Pagone QC, Chair; Lynelle Briggs AO, Commissioner; and Dr James Popple, Official Secretary.

Then, the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley hosted an Investiture Ceremony and lunch for the Honourable Chief Justice Catherine Holmes AC. Guests included: Dr Anne Holmes, Dr Rosemary Holmes and Dr Arthur Preston.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General, as Patron, received a phone call from Mr Richard Potok, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Education Foundation.

Afterwards, the Governor-General met with the HOM-designate to the State of Israel via video conference.

Later, the Governor-General met with His Excellency Dr Geoff Shaw, Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, for mid-term consultations via video conference.