Reception to introduce Australia's candidate for the UNPFII

The Governor-General introduced Australia's candidate for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Professor Megan Davis, to UN Ambassadors at the Ambassador's Residence, New York.

Accompanied by the Australian Indigenous delegation, Ms Bryce welcomed the formal nomination of Professor Davis for re-election to the UNPFII and commended her work as a highly valued member of the Forum.

Professor Davis was elected for the term 2011-2013 and holds the portfolios of gender and women and administration of justice.