About the Governor-General

The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).

The Governor-General was sworn-in on 1 July 2019.

"Through speeches, supportive visits and acts of encouragement and recognition, the Governor-General can demonstrate to Australians their inherent strengths, their concern for the common good, their humanity, their desire for a ‘fair go’ and strength of character ...

Australia is not a finished product.  I look forward, with Linda, in working with you in exploring, discussing and shaping our nation’s future possibilities.

I am extremely proud of my country and greatly honoured to become its Governor-General today."

Governor-General Hurley in his swearing-in speech