On Thursday 25 January 2007 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency Majo...

On Thursday 25 January 2007 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC received the Australian Ambassador-designate to the People's Republic of China, Dr Geoff Raby.

Afterwards the Governor-General, as Patron of the National Rifle Association of Australia, received the President, Major General John Hartley AO (Ret'd); and the immediate Past President, Lieutenant General Laurie O'Donnell AC (Ret'd). Later, the Governor-General and Her Excellency Mrs Marlena Jeffery hosted a luncheon in honour of the Australian of the Year Awards 2007 National Finalists and Sponsors.