- Governor-General hosts Australian Arab Women’s Leaders’ Dialogue delegates
The Governor-General hosted twenty delegates of the inaugural Australian Arab Women’s Leaders’ Dialogue at Government House, Canberra.
The women leaders discussed the role of women in building and sustaining democratic practice in the Middle East and Australia.
- University of Melbourne Degree Conferring Ceremony; Lunch with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
On Saturday 16 March 2013, at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended a degree conferral ceremony, at which the Governor-General was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate and delivered the occasion
- Governor-General receives Honorary Doctorate of Laws
The Governor-General was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws during a graduation ceremony at the University of Melbourne.
Ms Bryce delivered the Occasional Address and encouraged the graduating students to “be bold” and to take up all opportunities presented to them.
- Ceremonial Welcome and State Lunch for the President of the Republic of Mozambique
On Friday 15 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, received the Australian (non-resident) High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique, Mr Graeme Wilson.
- Governor-General welcomes the President of the Republic of Mozambique
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce welcomed the President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Armando Emilio Guebuza, and Madam Maria da Luz Dai Guebuza at Government House, Canberra.
- Federal Executive Council; Morning tea for the 2013 National Rally for 1 & 2 Cylinder Cars and Bikes; Tree planting ceremony for the 25th Anniversary of Open Gardens Australia; Presentation of medals to members of the Royal Australian Medical Corps
On Thursday 14 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
- Governor-General hosts participants of 2013 National Rally for 1 and 2 Cylinder Cars and Bikes
Over 50 vintage motor vehicles were on show as the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce hosted participants of the 2013 National Rally for 1 and 2 Cylinder Cars and Bikes at Government House, Canberra.
The event also recognised the 50th anniversary of the Veteran and Vintage Car Club of the A.C.T. (VVCCA).
- Governor-General marks 25th anniversary of Open Gardens Australia
The Governor-General planted a Stone Pine at the historic Lanyon House in recognition of the Centenary of Canberra and the 25th anniversary of Open Gardens Australia (OGA).
The Governor-General was invited to view the 1859 homestead and later met guests and supporters of OGA attending the event.
- Governor-General presents medals to RAAMC personnel
The Governor-General, as Colonel-in-Chief, presented medals to Defence Force personnel from the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps at Government House, Canberra.
On Wednesday 13 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Chief Executive Officer of Contact Inc, Ms Sue Kingwill.
- Foundation Stone Ceremony; Gender in Defence and Security Leadership Conference afternoon tea; Afternoon tea to mark the visit of Lord and Lady Denman; Clontarf Foundation reception
On Tuesday 12 March 2013, at Capital Hill, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the ACT Chief Minister, Ms Katy Gallagher MLA, attended the Foundation Stone Ceremony, at which the Governor-General reviewed the parade and Mr Bryce recited Lady Denman’s words of 1913.
On Monday 11 March 2013, at Commonwealth Park, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the ACT Chief Minister, Ms Katy Gallagher MLA, attended the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Centenary Commission performance.
On Saturday 9 March 2013, at Town Hall, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, delivered a reading at the Memorial Service for the late Mr Peter Harvey.
- Governor-General and Mr Bryce attend Foundation Stone Ceremony
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce marked 100 years since Australia’s capital city was named during a special Centenary of Canberra ceremony at the Foundation Stone on Capital Hill.
- Governor-General meets Gender in Defence and Security Leadership Conference delegates
As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor-General met some of the 200 Australian Defence Force and national security delegates attending the ‘Gender in Defence and Security Leadership Conference’ at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.
- Governor-General attends Clontarf Foundation event
The role of the Clontarf Foundation as a champion of Indigenous education was recognised by the Governor-General and supporters during an event at Parliament House, Canberra.
- Morning tea for International Women’s Day at the Children First Foundation Farm; Reception for International Women’s Day at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
On Friday 8 March 2013, at the Children First Foundation Farm, Kilmore East, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Chief Executive Officer of the Children First Foundation, Ms Margaret Smith, attended a morning tea in celebration of International Women’s Day.
- Governor-General marks International Women's Day 2013
The Governor-General marked International Women's Day with representatives of Children First Foundation (CFF), Australian Federal Police and Muslim women from the community of East Kilmore, Victoria.
- Governor-General attends AIATSIS International Women's Day event
The Governor-General celebrated the legacy of Australia's Indigenous women during an International Women's Day event at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra.
