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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory; Devonport, Tasmania

On Monday 23 November 2020, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley hosted an awards ceremony for the Australian Rotary Districts and Club's Emergency Services Community Award at Government House, Canberra.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley travelled from Government House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, to Latrobe, Tasmania.

On arrival, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley were met by Cr Peter Freshney, Mayor, Latrobe Council and the Honourable Guy Barnett MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and State Member for Lyons. Then they met with members of the Sheean Family and recorded interviews at the Sheean Memorial and Walkway.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Cr Annette Rockliff, Mayor, Devonport City Council, attended a Civic Reception at the paranaple Convention Centre.