For the English countertenor, see David Hurley (singer).
His Excellency General The Honourable
David Hurley
AC, DSC, FTSE
Official portrait, 2019
27th Governor-General of Australia
Incumbent
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
(1953-08-26) 26 August 1953 (age 70) Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
Linda McMartin
(m. 1977)
Children
3
Signature
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
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.
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.[1]
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.
^Massola, James (1 June 2011). "David Hurley is made new defence force chief as part of sweeping renewal of top brass". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 9 June 2011.[dead link]
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