The Governor-General hosted an event for representatives of the Australia-Cypriot community at Government House.
On Monday 21 May 2012, Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Chief Executive Officer of the Burnet Institute, Professor Brendan Crabb, Burnet Institute Board member, Ms Natasha Scott Despoja, and the Head of Public Affairs and Communications of the Brunet Institute, Mr Paul Rathbone.
Earlier, at St John’s Church Centre, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as a guest of the Vice President of the Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club, Mrs Joyce Goodman, attended a morning tea and gave an address.
On Sunday 20 May 2012, at Greenhill Galleries, Adelaide, the Administrator, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR and Mrs Liz Scarce, as guests of the Director of Greenhill Gallery, Mr Russel Starke OAM, officially opened the exhibitions, 'King of Salt and Stone - The Alchemical Manuscripts' by Mr Johnny Darko and 'Arthearts' by Ms Victoria Edgar.
During their visit to Timor Leste, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce visited the Alola Foundation, a not-for-profit Foundation set up 11 years ago by Ms Kirsty Sword-Gismao to improve the lives of women and children.
Australia supports the Foundation's Education and Literacy Program, and Ms Bryce met recipients of 10 scholarships for secondary level study.
She also observed the packing of education packages, each containing 75 books in Tetum, which will be distributed to primary schools across Timor Leste with Australia's support.
Following the inauguration of Taur Matan Ruak as the new President of Timor Leste, international leaders gathered at the Presidential Palace for a flag raising ceremony.
During her visit to Timor Leste for the inauguration fo the new President and to mark the 10th anniversary of the country's independence, the Governor-General attended the opening of the Resistance Museum in Dili.
As Australia's gift to the Museum, Ms Bryce presented a collection of audio-visual materials of cultural significance, sourced from the National Film and Sound Archive.
During her visit to Timor Leste to mark the country's 10th anniversary of independence and the inauguration of Taur Matan Ruak as the new President, the Governor-General took the opportunity to have discussions with senior leaders.
The included a meeting with the previous President, His Excellency Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, the Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr Xanana Gusmao and the new President, Taur Matan Ruak following the inauguration ceremony.
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 Dili to celebrate the 10th anniversary of independence , the Governor-General joined world leaders including the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae at the inauguration of the new President of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak.
The midnight ceremony was followed by a flag raising event at the Presidential Palace on the following day - the first official function undertaken by the new President.
The Governor-General travelled to Timor Leste to mark the 10th anniversary of independence and attend the inauguration of Taur Matan Ruak as the country's new President.
Ms Bryce took the opportunity to visit members of the International Stabilisation Force before the inauguration ceremony.
She presented the Australian Service Medal Timor Leste clasp to SGT Rhonda Hall during her visit to Camp Phoenix.
