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General David John Hurley, AC, CVO, DSC, FTSE (born 26 August 1953) is an Australian former senior officer in the Australian Army who has served as the 27th governor-general of Australia since 2019. He was previously the 38th governor of New South Wales, serving from 2014 to 2019.
David Hurley joined the Australian Army in January 1972, graduating from the Royal Military College, Duntroon into the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. In a long and distinguished 42-year military career, his service culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force.
2 days ago · David Hurley then served as the 38th Governor of NSW, before being appointed Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia in 2019. It seems fitting that someone who grew up in Port Kembla, which has played such a central part in the life of our nation, would himself go to do just that in multiple roles.
Apr 2, 2024 · She will be sworn in on July 1, replacing David Hurley, who has served since 2019. Prominent businesswoman and gender equality advocate Samantha Mostyn AO will be Australia's next governor-general.
Jul 1, 2019 · The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC CVO DSC (Retd). The Governor-General was sworn-in on 1 July 2019.
Dec 16, 2018 · NSW Governor and former Australian Defence Force General David Hurley has been named as the country's next Governor-General. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement on Sunday morning ...
Jul 1, 2019 · David Hurley was sworn in as Australia's vice-regal representative at Parliament House on Monday. The former defence force chief assumes the post at the end of Sir Peter Cosgrove's five-year ...
Dec 16, 2018 · Prime Minister Scott Morrison's choice as Governor-General, David Hurley, is a 42-year Army veteran who combines strong but low-key religious beliefs with an emphasis on ethical leadership. The...
David Hurley has been sworn in as Australia’s 27th Governor-General, beginning his commission with a powerful statement highlighting the importance of the In...
Jul 1, 2019 · David Hurley has been sworn in as Australia's vice-regal representative at Parliament House. The former defence force chief assumes the post at the end of Sir Peter Cosgrove's five-year commission.
