On Monday, 18 June 2007, at the commencement of an official visit to Galiwinku, Northern Territory, ...

On Monday, 18 June 2007, at the commencement of an official visit to Galiwinku, Northern Territory, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery attended a Traditional Welcome Ceremony (Yukulul) performed by members of the Mallarra Clan, Ngaymil Clan and Liya-Guwurrmirr Clan, and afterwards met local school children, NORFORCE soldiers, Sea Rangers and Night Patrol members.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mrs Jeffery as guests of the Arnhem Land Progress Association: visited the Arnhem Land Progress Association Indigenous Owned Community Store; met Galiwinku Council members and Marthakal Mala leaders at the Marthakal Workshop; and at Shepherdson College, met students and community members. In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Mrs Jeffery arrived at Gove Peninsula, as part of the official visit to the Northern Territory and visited Yirrkala Primary School; toured the Buku Larrngay Art Centre and met Yirrkala community leaders; and in the evening, attended a dinner with local community leaders, hosted by Alcan.