The Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia, His Excellency His Excellency Mr Andres Unga, presented credentials to the Governor-General at Government House, Canberra.
- Credentials ceremony; Dinner in honour of Dr Graeme Killer AO
On Wednesday 27 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received from His Excellency Mr Waven William, Letters of Commission accrediting him as the High Commissioner for the Republic of the Seychelles.
The High Commissioner for the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Mr Waven William, presented credentials to the Governor-General at Government House, Canberra.
- Visit to Seymour College; Presentation of the Cancer Council Australia Gold Medal
On Tuesday 26 March 2013, at Seymour College, Glen Osmond, South Australia, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Principal, Mrs Anne Johnstone, met with teachers and read to students.
- Governor-General presents Cancer Council Australia Gold Medal
The Governor-General presented Mrs Judith Roberts AO with the Cancer Council Australia Gold Medal during a ceremony in Adelaide.
The Medal recognised Mrs Roberts’ decades of service to cancer control, health care and the Cancer Council.
- Federal Executive Council; Swearing-in Ceremony for new Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries
On Monday 25 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 signed instruments of appointment for Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to their respective new offices.
The Governor-General administered the Oaths or Affirmations of Office to Government Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Canberra.
On Sunday 24 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO met with members of the public at The Smith Family Government House Open Day.
Over 4000 people enjoyed a beautiful Canberra day exploring the grounds, gardens and rooms of Government House in Yarralumla.
During the day, the Governor-General welcomed visitors attending the annual Smith Family Open Day.
On Friday 22 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic, His Excellency Dr Hynek Kmonicek.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Minister for Schools, Education, Early Childhood and Youth, the Honourable Peter Garrett AM MP.
- Regional Arts Australia Canberra program launch; Malkara and Cranleigh Schools ‘Hats and High Tea’
On Thursday 21 March 2013, in Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, attended the Regional Arts Australia Canberra program launch.
Afterwards, at the National Gallery of Australia, Mr Bryce, as Patron, attended the Malkara and Cranleigh Schools ‘Hats and Gloves High Tea’ event.
- Afternoon tea for Global Voices Youth Delegates; Reception for the 2013 National Schools Constitutional Convention
On Wednesday 20 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs.
- Governor-General meets Global Voices youth delegates
The Governor-General met 26 Global Voices youth delegates during an event at Government House, Canberra.
The Global Voices program promotes the engagement of young Australians with international diplomacy and policy in Australia and overseas.
- Governor-General welcomes participants of the 2013 National Schools Constitutional Convention
Over 120 students attending the 2013 National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra met the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce at Government House.
On Tuesday 19 March 2013, at the Belconnen Community Centre, Belconnen, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the President of Belconnen Community Services, Mrs Gillian Boyd, attended the inaugural ‘Your Community Our Community Seniors Expo,’ as part of Seniors Week 2013.
Marking Seniors Week in the ACT, the Governor-General joined Canberra residents at the Belconnen Community Service centre for the inaugural ‘Your Community Our Community Seniors Expo’.
Ms Bryce met attendees and saw the showcase of services at the Expo, including stalls hosted by local businesses and community groups.
- Ceremonial Welcome and State Lunch for the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
On Monday 18 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency U Thein Sein.
- Governor-General welcomes the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
The Governor-General hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency U Thein Sein, at Government House, Canberra.
- Afternoon tea for the Australian Arab Women Leaders’ Dialogue
On Sunday 17 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO hosted an afternoon tea in support of the inaugural Australian Arab Women Leaders’ Dialogue.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ms Bronte Moules.
