Vale The Honourable Bill Hayden AC

The Governor-General has paid tribute to The Honourable Bill Hayden AC, the 21st Governor-General of Australia.

“Bill Hayden dedicated his life to service - from his early days as a police officer to his long parliamentary career and finally as Australia’s 21st Governor-General,” the Governor-General said.

“He set an example of putting others before self, dedication and compassion. His interest in the lives of the Australian community are still remembered and, three decades on, visitors to Government House recall his warmth. His was a life well lived that enriched our community.

“Linda and my thoughts, and those of a great many Australians, are with his loved ones.

Vale”