Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Thursday 29 October 2020, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, accompanied by Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, received Letters of Credence accrediting Ms Busadee Santipitaks as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Sira Swangsilpa, Minister; Group Captain Prasertwit Mahakant, Defence and Air Attaché; and Mr Dhisadee Chamlongrasdr, Minister Counsellor.

Later, the Governor-General, accompanied by Mrs Hurley, received Letters of Credence accrediting Mr Ronald Estuardo Recinos Gomez as the Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala. The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley also received Ms Rachel MacLennan.

Then, the Governor-General conducted a telephone interview with the Sydney Morning Herald.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Mr Simon Viereck, Executive Officer, Mental Health Community Coalition ACT, attended the ACT Mental Health Month Awards live ceremony.