- Roundtable meeting with prominent Papua New Guinean women
At Parliament House in Waigani, the Governor-General hosted a roundtable meeting with prominent Papua New Guinean women to discuss issues including violence against women, increasing leadership opportunities for women and political participation.
- Opening of the Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre, Penrith; Welcome of the 18th Chancellor of the University of Sydney; The 50th Edition of Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Awards; State Visit to Papua New Guinea
On Tuesday 23 April 2013, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, as part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Special Visits Program, received the Advisor to the President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Lebanon, Mr Ziad
- The Governor-General was welcomed to East New Britain Province on the second day of a State Visit to Papua New Guinea.
The Governor-General was welcomed to East New Britain Province on the second day of a State Visit to Papua New Guinea.
Ms Bryce was ceremonially welcomed to Kokopo before visiting the Butuwin Urban Clinic, which provides general medical services to residents in the region.
Over 1000 students received a special visit from the Governor-General when she arrived at Kokopo Primary School.
After being welcomed by students and teachers, Ms Bryce addressed a school assembly and presented new books to the School Captains.
- The Governor-General laid a wreath at the Rabaul ‘Bita Paka’ War Cemetery
Marking the historic defence links between Australian and Papua New Guinea, the Governor-General laid a wreath at the Rabaul ‘Bita Paka’ War Cemetery in honour of the Australian military personnel and local civilians who died alongside each other during World War II.
- Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia; Barnardo’s Australia Mother of the Year 2013 NSW State Awards Ceremony; Retirement function for Mr Gary Miller; State Visit to Papua New Guinea
On Monday 22 April 2013, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO to undertake a State Visit to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor
On the first day of her State Visit to Papua New Guinea, the Governor-General was welcomed with a 21-gun salute at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.
Ms Bryce inspected a Guard of Honour and viewed a traditional performance by local school children.
- Governor-General arrives for State Visit to Papua New Guinea
The Governor-General was formally welcomed to Papua New Guinea by Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Michael Ogio, at Government House in Port Moresby.
Later, Sir Michael hosted a State Dinner at Parliament House in honour of the Governor-General’s visit.
- The Governor-General met the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Hon Peter O’Neill MP, in Port Moresby
The Governor-General met the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Hon Peter O’Neill MP, in Port Moresby.
Following the meeting, Ms Bryce, on behalf of the Australian Government, gave the Prime Minister climate data requested by the Papua New Guinea Office of Climate Change and Development.
- Visit to Hohola Yoputh Development Centre Port Moresby
At the Hohola Youth Development Centre in Port Moresby, the Governor-General presented books to disadvantaged students.
The Director and Principal of the Centre, Brother Anthony Swamy, welcomed Ms Bryce and introduced her to students pursuing technical and vocational education opportunities.
- Book Launch of ‘Don’t Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen’
On Saturday 20 April 2013, at the Brisbane Square Library, Queensland, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Treasurer of Book Links Inc Queensland, Ms Beth Green, and the Team Hub Leader at Brisbane Square Library, Ms Robin Lee, officially launched the book by Ms Narelle Oliver titled ‘Don’t Let a Spoonbill in
- Governor-General launches 'Don't Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen'
In Brisbane, the Governor-General launched Narelle Oliver's new children's book, 'Don't Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen', with local children at the Brisbane Square Library.
On Friday 19 April 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended, and the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, conducted Investiture Ceremony.
At Government House in Canberra, the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested 38 recipients with Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday Honours and Bravery Awards.
On Thursday 18 April 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended, and the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, conducted Investiture Ceremonies.
The Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested 74 recipients with Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday Honours and Bravery Awards at Government House, Canberra.
On Wednesday 17 April 2013, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest of the Chair of Soldier On, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC (Ret’d), attended the launch of ‘For Valour and Gallantry.’
- Official opening of Redfern Jarjum College; Sydney University Football Club’s 150th Anniversary
On Saturday 13 April 2013, in Redfern, New South Wales, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, as Patron, officially opened the Redfern Jarjum College.
- Botany Bay Australia Day Regatta and Navigator’s Cup presentation
On Friday 12 April 2013, at the Gardens on Forest, Peakhurst, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, as Patron, attended the Botany Bay Australia Day Regatta and Navigator’s Cup presentation.
