Getting involved: Governor-General of Australia David Hurley talks to Salvation Army volunteers at the Elmore Events Centre during a visit to Campaspe Shire. Photo: Campaspe Shire Council
Governor-General David Hurley has seen the damage from recent flooding in the region first-hand after visiting the Campaspe Shire last week.
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The Governor-General was in Echuca, Rochester and Elmore last Wednesday.
The Governor-General and his wife, Linda Hurley, visited relief centres in the region, including the Elmore Events Centre — or Rochester South, as it has affectionately been nicknamed.
They chatted with residents, volunteers assisting with recovery efforts, emergency service crews and members of the Australian Defence Force.
General Hurley was accompanied by officials from the Campaspe Shire Council, including outgoing Mayor Chrissy Weller and new Mayor Rob Amos and Councillors Tony Marwood and Colleen Gates.
“We were honoured to be visited by the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley,” Cr Weller said.
“Their excellencies spent hours talking to residents impacted by flooding, volunteers and personnel from council, the defence forces and emergency services agencies.
“It was evident that they had a real interest in our situation and empathised with all they conversed with.
“It was generous of them to take the time to visit, and we thank them for their ongoing support.”
Meeting: Governor-General David Hurley speaks to defence force personnel at Echuca Relief Centre. Photo: Office of the Official Secretary of the Governor-General
The Governor-General’s visit is one of a handful of high-profile appearances by state and federal officials in the region in recent weeks.
Federal National Party leader David Littleproud was in Rochester, Fairy Dell and Undera last Thursday, alongside state Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh and and federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was in Rochester and Echuca on Friday, October 28, and NDIS Minister Bill Shorten was in Rochester on Tuesday, November 1.
Across the border, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet visited Deniliquin and Moama on Wednesday, October 26.
The Governor-General is the King’s representative in Australia, as well as the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force.
General Hurley was sworn into the role on July 1, 2019.
Officials: Cr Leanne Pentreath, outgoing Mayor Chrissy Weller, Mrs Linda Hurley, Governor-General David Hurley, Mayor Rob Amos, Cr Tony Marwood and Cr Colleen Gates at the Echuca Relief Centre. Photo: Campaspe Shire Council
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