Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Thursday 8 December 2022, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Reviewing Officer, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley attended the Australian Defence Force Academy Graduation Parade and presented the Commander-in-Chief Medal before attending morning tea.

Later, the Governor-General, accompanied by Mrs Hurley, received Letters of Credence accrediting His Excellency Mr Areg Hovhannisian as the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia.

Then, the Governor-General, accompanied by Mrs Hurley, received Letters of Credence accrediting His Excellency Mr Kwacha Chisiza as the non-resident High Commissioner for Republic of Malawi. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mrs Theresa Mutale Chisiza, Spouse and Mr Gracious Soko, First Secretary – Trade, High Commission of the Republic of Malawi.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley hosted a reception to acknowledge the 20th Anniversary of the National Judicial College of Australia.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as joint Patrons of National Opera and guests of Ms Stephanie McAlister, General Manager, attended the opening night of 'Alcina'.