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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Monday 6 November 2023, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley, attended a swearing-in ceremony of the Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler AC as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.  

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received Mr Tom Rogers, Australian Electoral Commissioner and received the return of the writ following the 2023 referendum.

Then, the Governor-General met with students from St Francis De Sales College, Victoria.

Later, the Governor-General received Sydney based artist, Ms Jude Rae.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mrs Hurley, hosted the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Ceremony.