Investiture Ceremony at Government House

In a ceremony at Government House in Canberra, the Governor-General invested 39 recipients of the 2012 Australia Day Honours and Awards.

The Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Malcolm McCusker AC, was appointed a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his service to the people of Western Australia.

The Governor-General also appointed Mr William Bowtell AO and Professor Charles MacKenzie AO as Officers in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce joined recipients and their families and friends for a reception.