The Governor of NSW, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, AC, DSC reviews the parade. Prior to his appointment as Governor, David Hurley served for 42 years in the Australian Army, concluding his service as the Chief of the Defence Force. He was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2010 for eminent service to the Australian Defence Force and a Distinguished Service Cross for his leadership during Operation SOLACE in Somalia in 1993.