Did athur Philip want to go to austaila?

Arthur Phillip was appointed as the first governor of the British penal colony in Australia, and while his primary mission was to establish a settlement for convicts, he also had a sense of duty and purpose in leading the expedition. His motivations included the opportunity for exploration and the hope of establishing a successful colony. Although he may not have personally desired to go, he recognized the importance of the mission and its potential benefits for Britain and the convicts involved.