David Hurley
General David John Hurley, AC, 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.
His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC, DSC, FTSE | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 27th Governor-General of Australia | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2019 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Scott Morrison Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Sir Peter Cosgrove |
| 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 | David John Hurley 26 August 1953 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Spouse |
Linda McMartin (m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 |
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| 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 |
In a 42-year military career, Hurley deployed on Operation Solace in Somalia in 1993, commanded the 1st Brigade (1999–2000), was the inaugural Chief of Capability Development Group (2003–2007) and Chief of Joint Operations (2007–2008) and served as Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2008–2011). His career culminated with his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force on 4 July 2011, in succession to Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston.
Hurley retired from the army in June 2014 and succeeded Marie Bashir as governor of New South Wales in October 2014 on the nomination of Premier Mike Baird. His term concluded in May 2019 and he was subsequently appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as governor-general on the nomination of Prime Minister Scott Morrison. His five-year term commenced in July 2019 and expires in July 2024, with Sam Mostyn announced as his replacement.