On Wednesday 24 February 2021, Their Excellencies General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley, as guests of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Niessl, Commanding Officer, participated in a physical training session with the 6 Royal Australian Regiment.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as guest speaker, and Mrs Hurley, as guest of Mr Geoff Strong, Chair, Halogen Australia, attended the National Young Leaders Day 2021.

Later, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley travelled from Brisbane to Newcastle.