- Presentation of the inaugural Lambis Englezos Scholarship
At Melbourne High School, South Yarra, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Principal, Mr Jeremy Ludowyke, attended an assembly at which the Governor-General presented the inaugural Lambis Englezos Scholarship to Year 12 student, Mr Aaron Zee.
- Launch of ‘Eilean Giblin: A Feminist Between the Wars’
On Monday 15 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received Australian writer, Ms Brenda Stevens-Chambers, and was presented with a copy of the book, ‘Honkie and Ginny.’
- Launch of ‘Eilean Giblin: A Feminist Between the Wars’
At the National Library of Australia, the Governor-General, as guest of the Director-General, Ms Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, officially launched Dr Patricia Clarke’s book, ‘Eilean Giblin: A Feminist Between the Wars’.
On Friday 12 July 2013, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, was represented at the arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Baron Divavesi Waqa MP, by Group Captain Brian Duddington AM ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.
- Federal Executive Council; Bangarra Dance Theatre
On Thursday 11 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Consul-General designate in Mumbai, Mr Mark Pierce.
On Wednesday 10 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the Ambassador-designate and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Mr Hamish McCormick.
- Ceremonial Welcome and State Lunch for the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
On Tuesday 9 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, received the Australian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Mr Miles Armitage.
- Ceremonial Welcome and State Lunch for the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a Ceremonial Welcome and State Lunch for the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Mr Taur Matan Ruak and Her Excellency Mrs Isabel da Costa Ferreira at Government House, Canberra.
On Sunday 7 July 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, received the Chair of Sydney University Football Club, Mr Phil Harry AM and Mrs Meryl Harry, and the former English National Rugby Union Captain, Mr Derek ‘Budge’ Rogers OBE.
- The Harvard University Krokodiloes at Admiralty House, Sydney
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a Musical Afternoon at Admiralty House to mark the visit to Australia by Harvard University's Krokodiloes.
On Saturday 6 July 2013, at Sydney Olympic Park, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the President of Australian Rugby Union Limited, Mr David Crombie, attended the Australian Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Test, at which the Governor-General presented the
On Friday 5 July 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Quentin Bryce Scholars for morning tea.
On Thursday 4 July 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received disability advocate and comedian, Ms Stella Young.
Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a reception for ActionAid Australia.
On Wednesday 3 July 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO issued the Oath of Office to the Honourable Amanda Rishworth MP as Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Urban Water, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers.
The Governor-General issued the Oath of Office to the Honourable Amanda Rishworth MP as Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Urban Water, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, at a ceremony at Admiralty House Sydney.
- Australian Institute of Police Management; Visit to the Manly Women’s Shelter
On Tuesday 2 July 2013, in Manly, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Chief Operating Officer of the Australian Federal Police, Mr Andrew Wood, officially opened the redeveloped Australian Institute of Police Management.
- Swearing-in Ceremony; Reception for the 2013 Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference
On Monday 1 July 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Kevin Rudd MP.
Afterwards, the Governor-General issued the Instruments of Appointment of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to their respective new offices.
