Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Monday 9 May 2022, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley recorded a reading of Family Tree ahead of the Australian Library and Information Association's National Simultaneous Storytime 2022.

Afterwards, Mrs Hurley recorded a video message for Scouts ACT’s Annual General Council Meeting.

Later, the Governor-General, as Patron of Volunteering Australia, and Mrs Hurley recorded a video message for National Volunteer Week.

Then, the Governor-General recorded a video message for World Bee Day.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley participated in an interview with Ms Fran Kelly, Journalist, ABC.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley hosted a virtual call with Her Majesty The Queen and recipients of the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards in recognition of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.