David Hurley sworn in as Australia's governor-general

Australia's new governor-general says his focus will be on highlighting the "richness of spirit" in the Australians and groups supporting veterans, asylum seekers and Indigenous Australians.

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley

David Hurley, Avustralya'Nın yeni genel valisi olarak yemin etti. Source: AAP

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.

He intends to use his tenure to highlight the strength of Australians and their concern for the common good.

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Published 1 July 2019 2:04pm

Updated 1 July 2019 2:12pm

By Ali Bahnasawy

Source: SBS

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