Melbourne, Victoria; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory; Sydney, New South Wales

On Thursday 16 June 2022, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley, as guests of Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, attended the Vice-Regal Gathering.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Ms Mary Patetsos, Chair, attended the 2022 Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) conference.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley travelled from Melbourne, Victoria, to Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley conducted a swearing-in ceremony at which the Governor-General issued the Instrument of Appointment and Oath of Office to Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley travelled from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, to Sydney, New South Wales.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Ms Mary Nega, Chief Executive Officer, met with Global Voices Scholarship Program Young Leaders, via video conference.

Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as Joint Patrons, hosted a reception for NextSense.