Governor-General Hurley to represent Australians at President-elect Marcos Jr's inauguration

Governor-General Hurley will attend President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr's inauguration on 30 June.

At the request of the Prime Minister, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley will represent Australians at the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr Source: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Highlights

• The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley are due to leave for the Philippines on 29 June and will return to Australia on 1 July
• They are among the first visitors to meet the country's 17th President
• The visit reflects the country's ties which include cooperation in defense and security, development and trade, and investment

At the request of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley will attend the inauguration of the country's 17th President to represent the Australian people.