Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Tuesday 2 March 2021, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Her Excellency Mrs Hurley met with students from St Andrews Lutheran College, Queensland, as the students undertook a tour of Government House.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley received Mrs Nineta Barbulescu, Charge d'Affaires of Romania, and Mr Dan Barbulescu.

Then, the Governor-General recorded video messages for World Glaucoma Week, Harmony Week, and IKAHAN.

Afterwards, the Governor-General hosted a lunch for Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, Australia’s Chief Scientist.

Later, the Governor-General received Mr Rick Cranna OAM, Chair, and Mr Scott Warr, Chief Executive Officer, Legacy Australia.

Then, the Governor-General met with Mr Paul Wojciechowski, Ambassador-designate to Afghanistan, via video conference.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mrs Hurley hosted a presentation ceremony for the 2021 John Monash Scholarship recipients.