Australian Army general and former Governor-General of Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David John Hurley AC DSC (born 26 August 1953) is an Australian former army officer. Hurley was the 27th Governor-General of Australia from 2019 to 2024. He was the Governor of New South Wales from 2014 to 2019. He had a 42-year long career in the Australian Army. He served as the Chief of Capability Development Group (2003–2007), the Chief of Joint Operations (2007–2008). He later served as the AF's Vice Chief (2008–2011), and as Chief (2011–2014), in succession to Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston.[1] Hurley retired from the army in June 2014 at the rank of general.
David Hurley AC, DSC, FTSE | |
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| 27th Governor-General of Australia | |
| In office 1 July 2019 – 1 July 2024 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Scott Morrison Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Sir Peter Cosgrove |
| Succeeded by | Sam Mostyn |
| 38th Governor of New South Wales | |
| In office 2 October 2014 – 1 May 2019 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Mike Baird Gladys Berejiklian |
| Lieutenant | Tom Bathurst |
| Preceded by | Dame Marie Bashir |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Beazley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 August 1953 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) |
Linda McMartin (m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1972–2014 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of the Defence Force (2011–2014) Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2008–2011) Chief of Joint Operations (2007–2008) Chief of Capability Development Group (2003–2007) Land Commander Australia (2002–2003) 1st Brigade (1999–2000) 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1991–1993) |
| Battles/wars | Operation Solace |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Cross Knight of the Order of Saint John |
On 16 December 2018, it was said that Queen Elizabeth II had allowed Hurley to become the next Governor-General of Australia. This was on the advice of Prime Minister Scott Morrison. He began his term in July 2019.[2][3]
Hurley was born in Wollongong, New South Wales. He is married to Linda. The couple have three children.
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