Australia swears in new Governor General

A former military officer and decorated war hero was sworn in today as the Queen’s new representative in Australia.

Australia swears in new Governor General

A former military officer and decorated war hero was sworn in today as the Queen’s new representative in Australia.

In a lavish ceremony at Parliament in Canberra, Michael Jeffery officially took over as governor general of Australia, replacing Peter Hollingworth who resigned three months ago amid two sex scandals that undermined public faith in his ability to perform the duties of the post.

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