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How our next Governor-General got his hilarious nickname

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One thing is certain about the incoming governor general, he doesn’t take himself too seriously.

New South Wales Governor David Hurley will become Australia’s next Governor-General, taking the place of Sir Peter Cosgrove in March.

But when he rocks up to his local Redfern gym in his Rabbitohs t-shirt, he’s simply known as ‘Dave’, or ‘The Governator’.

Mr Hurley is involved in Clean Slate Without Prejudice, a boxing and fitness program for at-risk youth.

The program is about routine, discipline and giving participants a sense of worth and belonging.

Redfern elder and founder of Clean Slate Without Prejudice, Shane Phillips, tells John Stanley their much-loved ‘Governator’ is a great pick for the top job.

“He is a gentle soul and he’s a straight-shooter.

“He’s a really humble man.

“We know the man. We know who he is. And I think he’s a great appointment for the Governor-General.”

Shane also explains how Mr Hurley’s nickname ‘The Governator’ came about.

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