On Thursday 29 March 2012, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE, attended the Ceremonial Arrival of the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba and Mrs Sylvia Bongo Ondimba.

Afterwards, at Government House, the Administrator and Sir Nicholas received the Australian Ambassador to the Gabonese Republic, Mr Ian McConville.

As part of her visit to several Pacific nations, the Governor-General arrived in Kiribati, to be welcomed by the Police Service Guard of Honours, some enthusiastic schoolchidren, and the presentation of a traditional headdress. Later in the day, Ms Bryce attended a State reception, followed by a meeting with the President of Kiribati, His Excellency President Anote Tong. The Governor-General toured the Marine Training Centre and watched a simulation at sea, before visiting the Kiribati Institute of Technology and laying a wreath at the Betio Coastwatcher's Memorial.

Visit to Wagga Wagga, Lockhart and The Rock; Woolcock Institute of Medical Research; Kiribati Guard of Honour; Traditional Welcome; Meeting with the President; State Reception; Marine Training Centre; Kiribati Institute of Technology; Betio Coastwatcher's Memorial; Ceremonial Departure.

On Wednesday 28 March 2012 at Wagga Wagga, Lockhart and The Rock, New South Wales, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, met with families, emergency service workers and volunteers in flood affected areas.

The Governor-General represented Australia at the funeral for the late King of Tonga, His Majesty King George Tupou V. Ms Bryce joined the Kingdom of Tonga’s Royal Family members, international and diplomatic representatives, and the Tongan people during a funeral service in the nation's capital, Nuku' Alofa. The late King’s casket, covered in the Tongan Royal Standard, was carried to the Tombs on a large black platform, following the slow-march of members of the Tongan Defence Force and band.

On Tuesday 27 March 2012, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, received the Honorary Consul-General and Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Mr Ron Wakil. The Administrator also received Mrs Wakil.

Afterwards, at the Consulate-General of Kingdom of Tonga, North Sydney, the Administrator signed a condolence book for the late King of Tonga, His Majesty King George Tupou V.

On Monday 26 March 2012, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO on a regional visit to the Pacific, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO.

In the afternoon, at Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Sydney, the Administrator attended a funeral service for the late Mr Jeremy Bowdler.

Afterwards, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator received Mr Peter Bassett.

In Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE was the guest of honour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the annual Shannons Wheels Expo. The Expo features vintage and collector vehicles in a display which attracts thousands of enthusiasts to Canberra every year.

On Saturday 24 March 2012, at the Southern Cross Club, Jamieson, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest speaker, attended the Council of ACT Motor Club’s Dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Shannons Wheels Expo.

On Friday 23 March 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Shadow-Attorney General, Shadow Minister for the Arts, and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator the Honourable George Brandis SC.

Later, at St James Church, Sydney, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a Memorial Service for the late Mrs Margaret Whitlam AO.

On Thursday 22 March 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received from His Excellency Mr Maris Sangiampongsa, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Saksee Phromyothi (Minister Counsellor), Group Captain Suksom Sukasam (Defence and Air Attache) and Ms Tachaphorn Suntrajarn (First Secretary). The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE also received Mrs Kokan Sangiampongsa.