Canberra, Australian Capital Territory; Brisbane, Queensland

On Sunday 7 August 2022, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley travelled from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, to Brisbane, Queensland.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of the Honourable Justice David Thomas, President, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, opened the 2022 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).

Later, as guests of Justice Thomas, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley met with exhibitors and visitors to the Ekka, and attended the men’s and women’s woodchopping events.

Then, the Governor-General, as guest of Justice Thomas, met with apiarists and industry representatives, while Mrs Hurley, as guest of Mrs Jane Thomas, met with entrants of the Ekka’s Arts, Cooking and Fashion competitions.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD, attended a dinner at Government House Queensland.