Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Thursday 10 December 2020, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley attended the Association of Spouses of Heads of Missions morning walk and informal morning tea.

Later, the Governor-General recorded a video message for the Australian Defence Force.

Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley received Majors Paul and Wendy Hateley, to present donations from Government House staff for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley hosted a reception for the National Federation Reform Council.