- Federal Executive Council; Dinner in Honour of HRH The Duke of Gloucester
On Thursday 24 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
Earlier, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE received the Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta His Most Eminent Highness Fra Matthew Festing OBE.
- Governor-General welcomes The Duke of Gloucester
The Governor-General received the Grand Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO, at Government House in Canberra.
On Wednesday 23 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received from His Excellency Mr Biren Nanda, Letters of Commission accrediting him as the High Commissioner for the Republic of India.
On Tuesday 22 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador-designate to Vietnam, Mr Hugh Borrowman.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Dr Hannes Porias.
On Monday 21 May 2012, Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Chief Executive Officer of the Burnet Institute, Professor Brendan Crabb, Burnet Institute Board member, Ms Natasha Scott Despoja, and the Head of Public Affairs and Communications of the Brunet Institute, Mr Paul Rathbone.
- Greenhill Gallery; Mary MacKillop Foundation; Flag Raising Ceremony; Prime Minister of Timor-Leste; Resistance Museum; President of Timor-Leste; Lunch with Australian community in Timor-Leste; Psychological Recovery and Development in East Timor; Alola Fo
On Sunday 20 May 2012, at Greenhill Galleries, Adelaide, the Administrator, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR and Mrs Liz Scarce, as guests of the Director of Greenhill Gallery, Mr Russel Starke OAM, officially opened the exhibitions, 'King of Salt and Stone - The Alchemical Manuscripts' by Mr Johnny Darko and 'Arthearts' by Ms Vic
During their visit to Timor Leste, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce visited the Alola Foundation, a not-for-profit Foundation set up 11 years ago by Ms Kirsty Sword-Gismao to improve the lives of women and children.
Following the inauguration of Taur Matan Ruak as the new President of Timor Leste, international leaders gathered at the Presidential Palace for a flag raising ceremony.
During her visit to Timor Leste for the inauguration fo the new President and to mark the 10th anniversary of the country's independence, the Governor-General attended the opening of the Resistance Museum in Dili.
During her visit to Timor Leste to mark the country's 10th anniversary of independence and the inauguration of Taur Matan Ruak as the new President, the Governor-General took the opportunity to have discussions with senior leaders.
- Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia; Ceremonial Welcome; International Stabilisation Force; President of Timor-Leste; Inauguration Reception; Presidential Inauguration
On Saturday 19 May 2012, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO on an official visit to Timor-Leste, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR.
In Dili to celebrate the 10th anniversary of independence , the Governor-General joined world leaders including the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae at the inauguration of the new President o
The Governor-General travelled to Timor Leste to mark the 10th anniversary of independence and attend the inauguration of Taur Matan Ruak as the country's new President.
Ms Bryce took the opportunity to visit members of the International Stabilisation Force before the inauguration ceremony.
On Friday 18 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, received the ACT Chapter President of the Australian Institute of Architects, Mr Tony Trobe.
On Thursday 17 May 2012, at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as competition Ambassador, attended the announcement of shortlisted finalists for CAPITheticAL.
Afterwards Mr Bryce attended the performance of ‘Ethereal Eye’.
- The Big Issue; Asylum Seeker Resource Centre; Reception for Centenary of Canberra
On Wednesday 16 May 2012, at the Big Issue Melbourne Headquarters, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chair, Ms Sonya Clancy, and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Steven Perrson, met with staff and joined shift workers from The Big Issue’s Women’s Subscription Enterprise.
- Governor-General visits The Big Issue's Women's Subscription Enterprise program
The Governor-General visited The Big Issue headquarters in Melbourne to view its Women’s Subscription Enterprise program.
Ms Bryce met employees and assisted them with preparing magazines for distribution.
- Salvation Army Bridgehaven; Hands on Learning; Coolibah Centre; Brotherhood of St Laurence Women’s Network; Elizabeth Hoffman House; Q ArtStudio; Hartnett House; Johnston Collection
On Tuesday 15 May 2012, in Preston, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, in recognition of International Families Day and as Patron of the Salvation Army, met with staff and residents at the Bridgehaven Centre, accompanied by Commissioner Raymond Finger and Commissioner Aylene Finger.
- Spinal Cord Injuries Australia; Australian Red Cross; Yooralla; Community Chef; St Vincent de Paul Society
On Monday 14 May 2012, at Whitten Oval, Footscray West, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, Professor Peter Dawkins, and Board Director of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, Ms Michele Adair, attended a reception at which the Governor-General, as
