Canberra, Australian Capital Territory; Ballarat, Victoria

On Sunday 11 February 2024, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Mrs Linda Hurley travelled from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, to Ballarat, Victoria.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Councillor Des Hudson OAM, Mayor, City of Ballarat, attended the 20th anniversary of the Australian Ex-Prisoner of War Memorial.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Councillor Hudson, attended a lunch with members of the City of Ballarat council, and representatives of the Ballarat community, including students and community leaders.

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

In the morning, the Governor-General was represented by Mr Paul Singer MVO, Official Secretary, at the Australian Bravery Association’s Service of Remembrance at Government House.