Melbourne, Victoria; Nhulunbuy; Yirrkala, Northern Territory

On Monday 14 November 2022, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley travelled from Melbourne, Victoria, to Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory.

On arrival, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Councillor Lapulung Dhamarrandji, President, East Arnhem Regional Council, received a traditional welcome and met with Councillors, Local Authority Members and staff from the East Arnhem Regional Council.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with senior representatives of Aboriginal Corporations from across the East Arnhem region.

Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley travelled to Yirrkla, where they attended a Bungal welcome, met with Traditional Owners, residents and members of local sporting clubs.