Visit to Norfolk Island

On Wednesday 13 November 2013, at Norfolk Island Airport, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, was officially welcomed by the Administrator of Norfolk Island, the Honourable Neil Pope and Mrs Jenny Pope; the Chief Minister, the Honourable Lisle Snell MLA; and the Speaker of Legislative Assembly, the Honourable David Buffet AM MLA.

Afterwards, at Government House, Norfolk Island, the Governor-General attended an afternoon tea with members of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly.

Later, the Governor-General, accompanied by the Administrator and Mrs Pope, viewed Mount Pitt, Anson Bay, St Barnabas Chapel and Cascade Pier.

Then, at the Norfolk Island Hospital and Aged Care Centre, the Governor-General, as guest of the Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, the Honourable Robin Adams MLA, and Hospital Director, Ms Julie Morrison, met with staff, residents and patients.

In the evening, at Government House, Norfolk Island, the Governor-General, as guest of the Administrator and Mrs Pope, attended a community reception and invested Mr Darren Bates and Mr Dean Burrell with a Commendation for Brave Conduct.