Canberra, Australian Capital Territory; Sydney, New South Wales

On Thursday 1 September 2022, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC, Chief of Army, Australian Army.

Later, the Governor-General and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley participated in a virtual school session with Year 6 Students from Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School.

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

In the evening, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mrs Hurley hosted a reception in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Fire Protection Association Australia and National Fire Protection Month.