- Governor-General and Australian Indigenous delegation attend community event in Iqaluit
The Governor-General, Mr Michael Bryce and the Australian Indigenous delegation attended an event hosted by the Premier of Nunavut, the Hon Eva Aariak, at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum.
- RSL ANZAC Art Awards; Crown Autumn Ladies Lunch; Concert at Margaretta College; Wreath laying ceremony; Lunch with women leaders; Tree planting at High Commission; Visit to Rideau High School; Reception for Global Pluralism
On Friday 5 April 2013, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE, hosted the RSL ANZAC Art Awards.
- The Governor-General attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Canadian National War Memorial
The Governor-General honoured the sacrifices of Canadian Defence personnel during a wreath-laying ceremony at National War Memorial.
Ms Bryce was met by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Ms Eve Adams MP, and escorted to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider to lay a wreath.
- Governor-General meets the Chief Justice of Canada
At the Canadian Supreme Court, the Governor-General met the Chief Justice of Canada, the Rt Hon Beverley McLachlin PC.
Chief Justice McLachlin welcomed the Governor-General and introduced her to Supreme Court Justices during a morning tea.
- Governor-General visits Rideau Secondary High School
The Principal of Rideau Secondary High School, Mr Geordie Walker, welcomed the Governor-General and the Australian Indigenous delegation to the school for discussions on diversity, multiculturalism and the mentoring of students.
- Royal Far West lunch; Dinner for members of the Shackleton Epic Leadership Round Table; Visit to Canada
On Thursday 4 April 2013, at Doltone House, Pyrmont, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, as Patron, attended the Royal Far West lunch.
- The Governor-General of Canada welcomes the Governor-General to Ottawa
The Governor-General of Canada, His Excellency the Rt Hon David Johnston, and Her Excellency Mrs Sharon Johnston warmly welcomed the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce to Ottawa, Canada.
- RAAF 92nd Birthday Commemoration Service; Reception for the Australian Medical Students’ Association; Visit to the University of British Colombia; Investiture; Reception for Business and Education Links; Presentation of Endeavour Award Scholarships
On Wednesday 3 April 2013, at the Office of the Governor, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, received the State Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in New South Wales, the Right Reverend Trevor Cheetham, and Mrs Penelope Chee
- Governor-General receives a traditional welcome at the University of British Columbia
The Governor-General and an Australian Indigenous delegation received a Canadian First Nations welcome at the University of British Columbia on the first day of discussions between both nations' indigenous people.
- Governor-General presents medals during visit to Vancouver
The Governor-General presented The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal to Australian Cross of Valour recipient, Mr Richard Joyes CV, during a ceremony in Vancouver, Canada.
Ms Bryce, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, also invested Canadian resident Mr Kelly Bedford with a National Emergency Medal.
- Governor-General presents two Australian Endeavour Awards
Two Australian Endeavour Award recipients received their scholarship certificates from the Governor-General during a Canada-Australia-New Zealand Business Association event in Vancouver, Canada.
On Tuesday 2 April 2013, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, hosted a reception for the Consular Corps.
- Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia; Ceremonial wreath presentation; Consulate-General afternoon tea; Visit to Pearl Harbour
On Monday 1 April 2013, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO to undertake an official visit to Canada and the United States of America, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professo
- Governor-General lays a wreath at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
The Governor-General honoured the sacrifices made by US Defence personnel during a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific – ‘Punchbowl’ – in Oahu, Hawaii.
- Afternoon tea for Indigenous Australian Delegation travelling to Canada
On Sunday 31 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted an afternoon tea for members of the Indigenous Australian delegation travelling to Canada.
- First Ladies Exhibition; National Library of Australia
On Saturday 30 March 2013, at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO viewed the ‘First Ladies: Significant Australian Women’ exhibition.
Afterwards, the Governor-General viewed the exhibitions at the National Library of Australia.
On Thursday 28 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received from His Excellency Mr Andres Unga, Letters of Commission accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia.
