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Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO

For over 110 years, the Governor-General has played an important role in the life of our nation. This website provides information about the Governor-General’s key constitutional, ceremonial and community responsibilities. You will also find information about the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General and the Honours and Awards Secretariat, as well as photographs, speeches and media releases.

Media Advisory: Australia's message to Her Majesty The Queen

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, has sent the following message to Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of her accession to the Throne: “It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the people of Australia, to send Your Majesty loyal and affectionate greetings and congratulations on the 60th anniversary of your accession to the Throne.

Australia Day 2012 Honours Lists

The Australia Day 2012 Honours Lists nominations

2 February 2012

Children’s Medical Research Institute; The Shepherd Centre; Bronwyn Bancroft’s Exhibition, ‘Passion, Power, Politics’

31 January 2012

President of the Republic of Kiribati

30 January 2012

Service in honour of the late Mrs Avril Everingham OAM

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3 February 2012

Mr Michael Bryce, as Patron of the Cancer Council ACT, marked World Cancer Day by thanking staff and supporters of the organisation at an event at Government House, Canberra.