Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Friday 27 March 2020, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), spoke with Councillor Liz Innes, Mayor, Eurobodalla Shire Council via telephone regarding the impacts of the bushfires and COVID-19 on the community.

Afterwards, the Governor-General spoke with senior representatives of his patronages regarding the impact of COVID-19. This included telephone calls with Ms Kelly Sloane, incumbent Chief Executive Officer, and Ms Verity Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, Life Education Australia; Mr James Toomey, Chief Executive Officer, Mission Australia; and Ms Nieves Murray, Chief Executive Officer, Suicide Prevention Australia.

Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley also spoke with senior representatives of her patronages regarding the impact of COVID-19. This included telephone calls with Dr Peter Burnett, Acting President, L'Arche Genesaret; and Mr Eric Thauvette OAM, Chief Executive Officer, Hartley Lifecare.