- Call by the Prime Minister; Call by State Councillor from the Government of the People’s Republic of China
On Wednesday 12 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Ms Frances Adamson.
- End of Year Graduation Parade for the Full Time General Service Officer Graduands at the Royal Military College; Recital for the Friends of the School of Music
On Tuesday 11 December 2012, at the Royal Military College - Duntroon, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Commander-in-Chief, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the End of Year Graduation Parade for the Full Time General Service Officer Graduands, at which the Governor-General reviewed and addressed the Parade
- Governor-General attends General Service Officer Graduation Parade at the Royal Military College
As Commander-in-Chief and the Reviewing Officer, the Governor-General attended the General Service Officer Graduation Parade at the Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon.
- The Governor-General receives Mr Greg Hartung OAM
The Governor-General received the President of the Australian Paralympic Committee, Mr Greg Hartung OAM, at Government House, Canberra.
Mr Hartung presented Ms Bryce a framed collection of photographs that were taken during her attendance at the 2012 Paralympics Games.
- Recital evening for Friends of the ANU School of Music
Mr Michael Bryce, as Patron of the Friends of the ANU School of Music, hosted a recital evening for supporters and guests at Government House, Canberra.
- Reception for Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College Graduands, and the Spitfire Association
On Monday 10 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Commander-in-Chief, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a reception for Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College Graduands, and the Spitfire Association, at which the Governor-General presented the 2013 Spitfire
- Governor-General hosts an event for ADFA Graduands, RMC Cadets and the Spitfire Association
The Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, held an event for Australian Defence Force Academy Graduands, Royal Military College Cadets and the Spitfire Association at Government House, Canberra.
On Friday 7 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Creative Director of the Centenary of Canberra, Ms Robyn Archer AO, and General Manager, Mr Adam Stankevicius.
- Attend the Australian Command and Staff College Graduation Ceremony; Meeting of the Federal Executive Council
On Thursday 6 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
- Governor-General attends Australian Command and Staff College graduation ceremony
The Governor-General congratulated graduating students of the Australian Command and Staff College (ACSC) during a ceremony at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.
- Visit to the National Gallery of Australia: Host a Children’s Christmas Party
On Wednesday 5 December 2012, in Parkes, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director, Dr Ron Radford AM, visited the National Gallery of Australia.
Over 1000 primary school students, their parents and carers from Canberra and the surrounding region enjoyed a day of activities, close encounters and a special visit from Santa Claus during the Governor-General’s Children’s Christmas Party at Government House.
On Tuesday 4 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Mr Jon Richardson.
Later, the Governor-General received delegates from Obesity Australia.
- Dinner for the National Security Senior Leadership Group
On Monday 3 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received Ms Claire Mitchell, Mrs Julie Mitchell and Mr Bill Mitchell.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Spain, Ms Jane Hardy.
- Reception for the Heart Foundation and White Cloud Foundation; Presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
On Saturday 1 December 2012, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Ambassador of the White Cloud Foundation, Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC MG, and Patron of the Heart Foundation of the ACT, Mr Richard Rolfe OAM, attended the Cross Your He
The Governor-General was invited by the Ambassador of the White Cloud Foundation, Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC MG, to attend the inaugural Cross Your Heart event at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
- Presentation of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal to Corporal Daniel Keighran VC
The Governor-General presented The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Corporal Daniel Keighran VC at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
The medal is awarded to Australians who are living holders of the Victoria Cross for Australia, the George Cross and the Cross of Valour.
