- Governor-General makes historic visit to Antarctica
Marking the Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, the Governor-General made history as the first Governor-General to visit Antarctica.
Ms Bryce landed at Wilkins Aerodrome in the Casey region and was joined by the Director of the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), Dr Tony Fleming.
- Governor-General visits remote field camp in Antarctica
The Governor-General met expeditioners at a remote field camp as part of her historic visit to Antarctica.
Ms Bryce received a briefing from Australian Antarctic Division expeditioners on their operations and their methods of survival, including the use of Polar Pyramid Tents.
- The Governor-General marks the Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition
The Governor-General used an ice-pick to break a sheet of ice and unveil a plaque commemorating her Antarctica visit marking the Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition.
- Swearing-in Ceremony for new Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries; Briefing at the Australian Antarctic Division; Dinner with the Governor of Tasmania
On Monday 4 February 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Michael Bryce AM AE, received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.
At Government House in Canberra, the Governor-General conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries. The Hon.Christopher Bowen MP was sworn in as Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research and Minister for Small Business; the Hon.
On Friday 1 February 2013, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Mayor of Clarence Valley Council, Councillor Richie Williamson, viewed flood affected areas of Grafton and the surrounding district.
The Governor-General met community members in Grafton, New South Wales, and the local village of Copmanhurst, which experienced extensive flooding last month.
Ms Bryce arrived at Copmanhurst Public School with Clarence Valley Council Mayor, Councillor Ritchie Williamson, and met flood-affected residents and children.
The Governor-General visited flood-affected residents of Bundaberg, Queensland, and saw the extensive damage that has occurred across the city and surrounding districts.
On Thursday 31 January 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the Ambassador of the United States of America, His Excellency Mr Jeffrey Bleich.
On Wednesday 30 January 2013, at Emergency Management Queensland, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Premier, the Honourable Campbell Newman MP, attended a briefing on the Queensland flood situation and met with Emergency Management staff.
- Governor-General visits flood-affected areas of Queensland
During a visit to flood-affected areas of southern Queensland, the Governor-General visited Bundaberg hospital patients who had been relocated to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
On Tuesday 29 January 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron, received members and beneficiaries of the Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children.
- The Governor-General receives callers at Government House
The Governor-General, as Patron of Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children, received two young hospital patients who have been assisted by the humanitarian program.
On Monday 28 January 2013, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General was represented at the transit through Australia of the President of the Republic of Kiribati, His Excellency the Honourable Anote Tong MP, by Brigadier Bruce Cook ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.
On Sunday 27 January 2013, at the National Gallery of Victoria, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Curator of International Arts, Mr Laurie Benson, viewed the permanent exhibition.
- National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony; 2013 Australian Open Women’s Final
On Saturday 26 January 2013, at Commonwealth Park, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Host Officer, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony.
- Governor-General attends Australia Day Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony
On Australia Day, the Governor-General led 22 new Australians in the Australian Citizenship Affirmation during a ceremony held at Rond Terrace, Canberra.
On Friday 25 January 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received Mr Brett Aldam, High Commissioner-designate to the Kingdom of Tonga.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received His Excellency Mr Biren Nanda, High Commissioner for the Republic of India.
- Reception in honour of the National Finalists of the 2013 Australian of the Year Awards
On Thursday 24 January 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a reception in honour of the National Finalists of the 2013 Australian of the Year Awards.
