Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia; Ceremonial Welcome; International Stabilisation Force; President of Timor-Leste; Inauguration Reception; Presidential Inauguration

On Saturday 19 May 2012, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO on an official visit to Timor-Leste, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR.

Afterwards, at President Nicolau Lobato International Airport, Dili, Timor-Leste the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended a ceremonial welcome.

In the evening, at Camp Phoenix, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Commander International Stabilisation Force, Colonel Luke Foster AM CSM, attended a dinner with Australian troops.

Later, at the Presidential Palace, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce met with the President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Dr Jose Ramos-Horta.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce as guests of the President of Timor-Leste, attended a reception in recognition of the 10th anniversary of Independence and the Presidential Inauguration.

Later, at Tasi Tolu, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce attended the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for His Excellency Taur Matan Ruak.

Earlier, the Governor-General was represented at Sydney International Airport, at the arrival in Australia of the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency the Right Honourable Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM QSO, by Commander Piers Chatterton ADC RAN, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.

Afterwards, the Governor-General was represented at Darwin International Airport at the Departure from Australia of the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM QSO, by Group Captain David Thiele ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.