On Thursday 11 December 2008, at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Campbell, the Governor-Genera...

On Thursday 11 December 2008, at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Campbell, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC attended the 2008 Graduation Parade of Midshipmen and Officer Cadets, and as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force, reviewed the Parade, presented the Commander-in-Chief's Medal and delivered the address.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General received the Commissioner for Water Security, Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, South Australia, Ms Robyn McLeod. Later, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, His Excellency Mr Khenthong Nuanthasing. In the evening, the Governor-General hosted a reception for the Friends of Government House.