Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Thursday 8 July 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 Linda Hurley received a phone call from Mr Matt Carroll AM, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Olympic Committee.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley hosted an event for NAIDOC Week for Government House staff.

Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with Ms Lynne Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr Paul Oliver, General Manager - Stakeholder Engagement, Paralympics Australia, via video conference.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with Project Staff and Indigenous Elders from Big hART's Roebourne Project, via video conference.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley participated in an interview on the anniversary of their second year in office.

In the evening, the Governor-General presided at a special meeting of the Federal Executive Council.