The Governor-General formally opened the ‘Getting a Life’ Intentional Community in Phillip, ACT, before meeting residents and their family members.
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17 May 2013
Ambassador of Costa Rica, His Excellency Mr Jairo Hernandez, presented credentials to the Governor-General at Government House, Canberra.
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17 May 2013
Ambassador of Eritrea, His Excellency Mr Tseggai Tesfazion Sereke, presented credentials to the Governor-General at Government House, Canberra.
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16 May 2013
As guests of the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Mr Peter Varghese AO, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met the new intake of graduate trainees during a morning tea at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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15 May 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce hosted a lunch for members of the European Australian Business Council at Government House, Canberra.
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14 May 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce attended a Civic Reception in recognition of National Families Week at the Pit Complex, Mount Panorama, in Bathurst.
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14 May 2013
At the Towri Multi-functional Aboriginal Child Care Service in Bathurst, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce, as guests of the Director, Ms Dianne Frazer, viewed the centre and met with staff and children.
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14 May 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce were driven on a lap of Mount Panorama in historic race cars during a visit to the National Motor Racing Museum.
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14 May 2013
As part of a regional visit to Bathurst and as guests of the Chair of the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council, Ms Shirley Scott, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce viewed the rejuvenation works project at the Wahluu Gammara Reserve.
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14 May 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met families and children at the Grasshoppers Playgroup in Orange during a visit marking National Families Week.
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13 May 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce visited the Orange Health Service’s new hospital, which caters for local residents and in-patients from the wider western NSW region.
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13 May 2013
In Orange, the Governor-General visited TAFE NSW Western Orange Campus and was briefed on the training and educational programs offered in the region, including the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery program (IPROWD).
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13 May 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce arrived in Orange, NSW, to mark National Volunteer Week with the local community.
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8 May 2013
The Governor-General welcomed the 70,000th school student to visit Government House since she took Office in September 2008.
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7 May 2013
At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General joined the Memorial Director, the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson, and the ACT Chief Nurse, Ms Veronica Croome, for the International Nurses and Midwives Week Remembrance Ceremony.
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6 May 2013
In an Australian first, the Governor-General presided over a ceremony recognising the late World War II humanitarian Raoul Wallenberg as an honorary Australian citizen at Government House, Canberra.
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2 May 2013
The Governor-General welcomed the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, at Government House, Canberra.
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1 May 2013
The Governor-General joined diplomatic representatives at a reception to mark the Investiture of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the Ambassador to Australia's Residence in Canberra.
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The Governor-General met the Governor of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, Ms Julie Soso-Akeke, at Government House, Canberra.
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26 April 2013
The Governor-General was ceremonially farewelled at Jackson’s International Airport on the last day of a State Visit to Papua New Guinea.
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26 April 2013
In North Waigani, Papua New Guinea, the Governor-General visited an Australian funded health facility that is focused on addressing and preventing cases of HIV/AIDS.
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26 April 2013
On the final day of a State Visit, the Governor-General met students and staff at Buk Bilong Pikinini Children’s Library, located at the University of Papua New Guinea.
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25 April 2013
Marking ANZAC Day in Papua New Guinea, the Governor-General paid tribute to the Australians and Papua New Guineans who served side-by-side on the Kokoda Track during a visit to Isurava and Kokoda.
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25 April 2013
The Governor-General honoured the service and sacrifices of Australian Defence Force personnel and Papua New Guinean citizens during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby.
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24 April 2013
At Parliament House in Waigani, the Governor-General hosted a roundtable meeting with prominent Papua New Guinean women to discuss issues including violence against women, increasing leadership opportunities for women and political participation.
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24 April 2013
Staff of a health centre dedicated to treating cases of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS received a visit from the Governor-General on her third day of a State Visit to Papua New Guinea.
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24 April 2013
The Governor-General visited the site of the Papua New Guinea Liquefied Natural Gas Processing Plant, which is currently under construction on the Gulf of Papua northwest of Port Moresby.
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23 April 2013
Marking the historic defence links between Australian and Papua New Guinea, the Governor-General laid a wreath at the Rabaul ‘Bita Paka’ War Cemetery in honour of the Australian military personnel and local civilians who died alongside each other during World War II.
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23 April 2013
The Governor of East New Britain Province, the Hon Leo Dion and the Governor-General attended a lunch in Kokopo in honour of her visit
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23 April 2013
Over 1000 students received a special visit from the Governor-General when she arrived at Kokopo Primary School.
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23 April 2013
The Governor-General was welcomed to East New Britain Province on the second day of a State Visit to Papua New Guinea.
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22 April 2013
At the Hohola Youth Development Centre in Port Moresby, the Governor-General presented books to disadvantaged students
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22 April 2013
The Governor-General met the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Hon Peter O’Neill MP, in Port Moresby
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22 April 2013
The Governor-General was formally welcomed to Papua New Guinea by Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Michael Ogio, at Government House in Port Moresby.
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22 April 2013
On the first day of her State Visit to Papua New Guinea, the Governor-General was welcomed with a 21-gun salute at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.
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21 April 2013
On the first day of her State Visit to Papua New Guinea, the Governor-General was welcomed with a 21-gun salute at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.
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20 April 2013
In Brisbane, the Governor-General launched Narelle Oliver's new children's book, 'Don't Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen', with local children at the Brisbane Square Library.
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19 April 2013
At Government House in Canberra, the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested 38 recipients with Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday Honours and Bravery Awards.
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18 April 2013
The Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested 74 recipients with Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday Honours and Bravery Awards at Government House, Canberra.
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11 April 2013
In San Francisco, the Governor-General met Californian business representatives during an event hosted by the Consul-General, Mr Nigel Warren.
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11 April 2013
The Governor-General joined the Administrator of the UN Development Programme, Ms Helen Clark, for a working lunch during a visit to New York.
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10 April 2013
Australian and American scientists joined the Governor-General and Mr Ellis Rubinstein, President and CEO of the New York Academy of Science, for a roundtable meeting at the Academy to discuss how to capture the benefits of scientific research.
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10 April 2013
The Governor-General was welcomed to the United Nations by the Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, during a visit to New York.
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10 April 2013
At the United Nations Population Fund headquarters in New York, the Governor-General met the Executive Director, Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, and the Deputy-Executive Director, Ms Kate Gilmore.
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10 April 2013
The Governor-General, as Patron of UN Women Australia, met the Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy-Executive Director for Policy and Programme of UN Women, Mr John Hendra, during a visit to the UN Women headquarters in New York
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10 April 2013
In New York, the Governor-General hosted prominent women leaders for a roundtable discussion on issues that affect women globally.
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9 April 2013
The Governor-General attended a reception for Australian business representatives and institutional leaders at the Australian Consul-General’s Residence in New York.
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9 April 2013
The Governor-General attended a working lunch with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordination, Ms Valerie Amos, in New York.
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9 April 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce joined 220 representatives of the Australian community living in New York, including Mr Hugh Jackman and Mrs Deborra-Lee Furness, at an event at the Harvard Club.
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8 April 2013
The Governor-General introduced Australia's candidate for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Professor Megan Davis, to UN Ambassadors at the Ambassador's Residence, New York.
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8 April 2013
The Governor-General commemorated the ten Australians killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks when she unveiled an Australian Coat of Arms flagstone at the Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Garden in Hanover Square, New York.
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7 April 2013
In Iqaluit, the Governor-General met local Canadian Rangers and Junior Rangers who provide patrols and detachments for deployment on national security and safety missions in remote areas of Canada.
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6 April 2013
The Governor-General, Mr Michael Bryce and the Australian Indigenous delegation attended an event hosted by the Premier of Nunavut, the Hon Eva Aariak, at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum.
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6 April 2013
Leading an Australian Indigenous delegation, the Governor-General arrived in Iqaluit, Nunavut, in northern Canada for a roundtable discussion and meeting with local Inuit representatives.
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5 April 2013
The Principal of Rideau Secondary High School, Mr Geordie Walker, welcomed the Governor-General and the Australian Indigenous delegation to the school for discussions on diversity, multiculturalism and the mentoring of students.
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5 April 2013
Canadian women leaders joined the Governor-General for a lunch and discussion hosted by the Australian High Commissioner to Canada.
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5 April 2013
At the Canadian Supreme Court, the Governor-General met the Chief Justice of Canada, the Rt Hon Beverley McLachlin PC.
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5 April 2013
The Governor-General honoured the sacrifices of Canadian Defence personnel during a wreath-laying ceremony at National War Memorial.
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4 April 2013
The Governor-General of Canada, His Excellency the Rt Hon David Johnston, and Her Excellency Mrs Sharon Johnston warmly welcomed the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce to Ottawa, Canada.
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4 April 2013
In Ottawa, the Governor-General met the Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt Hon Stephen Harper PC MP, as part of her visit to northern America.
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3 April 2013
Two Australian Endeavour Award recipients received their scholarship certificates from the Governor-General during a Canada-Australia-New Zealand Business Association event in Vancouver, Canada.
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3 April 2013
The Governor-General presented The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal to Australian Cross of Valour recipient, Mr Richard Joyes CV, during a ceremony in Vancouver, Canada.
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3 April 2013
The Governor-General met the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, Her Honour the Hon Judith Guichon, during a visit to Vancouver, Canada.
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3 April 2013
The Governor-General and an Australian Indigenous delegation received a Canadian First Nations welcome at the University of British Columbia on the first day of discussions between both nations' indigenous people.
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1 April 2013
The Governor-General honoured the sacrifices made by US Defence personnel during a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific – ‘Punchbowl’ – in Oahu, Hawaii.
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Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia, His Excellency His Excellency Mr Andres Unga, presented credentials to the Governor-General at Government House, Canberra.
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27 March 2013
The High Commissioner for the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Mr Waven William, presented credentials to the Governor-General at Government House, Canberra.
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26 March 2013
The Governor-General presented Mrs Judith Roberts AO with the Cancer Council Australia Gold Medal during a ceremony in Adelaide.
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25 March 2013
The Governor-General administered the Oaths or Affirmations of Office to Government Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Canberra.
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24 March 2013
Over 4000 people enjoyed a beautiful Canberra day exploring the grounds, gardens and rooms of Government House in Yarralumla.
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20 March 2013
Over 120 students attending the 2013 National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra met the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce at Government House.
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20 March 2013
The Governor-General met 26 Global Voices youth delegates during an event at Government House, Canberra.
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19 March 2013
The Governor-General received Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phung Quang Thanh at Government House, Canberra.
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19 March 2013
Marking Seniors Week in the ACT, the Governor-General joined Canberra residents at the Belconnen Community Service centre for the inaugural ‘Your Community Our Community Seniors Expo’.
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18 March 2013
The Governor-General hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency U Thein Sein, at Government House, Canberra.
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17 March 2013
The Governor-General hosted twenty delegates of the inaugural Australian Arab Women’s Leaders’ Dialogue at Government House, Canberra.
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16 March 2013
The Governor-General was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws during a graduation ceremony at the University of Melbourne.
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15 March 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce welcomed the President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Armando Emilio Guebuza, and Madam Maria da Luz Dai Guebuza at Government House, Canberra.
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14 March 2013
The Governor-General, as Colonel-in-Chief, presented medals to Defence Force personnel from the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps at Government House, Canberra.
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14 March 2013
The Governor-General planted a Stone Pine at the historic Lanyon House in recognition of the Centenary of Canberra and the 25th anniversary of Open Gardens Australia.
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14 March 2013
Over 50 vintage motor vehicles were on show as the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce hosted participants of the 2013 National Rally for 1 and 2 Cylinder Cars and Bikes at Government House, Canberra.
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12 March 2013
The role of the Clontarf Foundation as a champion of Indigenous education was recognised by the Governor-General and supporters during an event at Parliament House, Canberra.
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12 March 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce hosted an event for Lord and Lady Denman in support of the Centenary of Canberra at Government House.
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12 March 2013
As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor-General met some of the 200 Australian Defence Force and national security delegates attending the ‘Gender in Defence and Security Leadership Conference’ at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.
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12 March 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce marked 100 years since Australia’s capital city was named during a special Centenary of Canberra ceremony at the Foundation Stone on Capital Hill.
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8 March 2013
The Governor-General celebrated the legacy of Australia's Indigenous women during an International Women's Day event at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra.
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8 March 2013
The Governor-General marked International Women's Day with representatives of Children First Foundation (CFF), Australian Federal Police and Muslim women from the community of East Kilmore, Victoria.
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7 March 2013
On the eve of International Women's Day, the Governor-General celebrated with supporters of the International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) at the "Half the Sky" concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
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6 March 2013
An exhibition of historic treasures and memories was opened by the Governor-General at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
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1 March 2013
The Governor-General launched the short films, 'Twenty Years: Twenty Stories', during an event to mark two decades since the commencement of the Disability Discrimination Act at Admiralty House, Sydney.
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The Governor-General formally met the new President of the Republic of Korea, Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, at the Blue House in Seoul.
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26 February 2013
The Governor-General held a roundtable meeting with some of the Republic of Korea's leading women during a visit to the EWHA Women's University in Seoul.
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26 February 2013
The Governor-General hosted leading South Korean and Australian executives for a business lunch in Seoul.
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26 February 2013
As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor-General commemorated the 60th anniversary of Australia's involvement in the Korean War 'with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Memorial, Seoul.
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25 February 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met Australian and local staff members at the Australian Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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25 February 2013
The Governor-General represented Australia at the Inauguration of the President of the Republic of Korea, Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, at the National Assembly in Seoul.
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24 February 2013
The Governor-General visited the Demilitarised Zone in Panmunjom as the guest of the Deputy Senior Member of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission and Deputy Chief of Staff of United Nations Command and United States Forces Korea, Major General Brian Bishop.
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23 February 2013
The Governor-General arrived in Seoul, Republic of Korea, to represent Australia at the Inauguration of the President, Madame Park Geun-hye.
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22 February 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce continued to mark the Centenary of Canberra celebrations at the Royal Canberra Show.
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21 February 2013
A new publication that addresses issues of environmental sustainability and social equity in Australia was launched by the Governor-General at the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science in Acton.
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20 February 2013
The Governor-General officially opened YWCA of Canberra’s Lady Heydon House in Spence, which will provide five elderly clients with safe and affordable housing.
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18 February 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met SES, Rural Fire Service and Volunteer Rescue Association personnel during a visit to the Association’s facility in bushfire-affected Coonabarabran, in north western NSW.
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18 February 2013
BlazeAid volunteers assisting with the bushfire recovery effort in Coonabarabran met the Governor-General during her recent visit to the region.
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18 February 2013
The Governor-General saw the devastating impact of recent bushfires around the Warrumbungle Shire during a visit to Coonabarabran in north west New South Wales.
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18 February 2013
The Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, visited trainees and staff at the Army Recruit Training Centre at Blamey Barracks, Kapooka.
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18 February 2013
During a visit to Wagga Wagga, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met staff, clients and their families at the Kurrajong Waratah Early Childhood Intervention Centre.
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17 February 2013
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce hosted a community reception at the Council Chambers to mark a year since the 2012 floods affected Wagga Wagga.
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17 February 2013
Agricultural scientific facilities at Charles Sturt University were the focus of a visit by the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce to the Wagga Wagga campus.
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17 February 2013
The Governor-General met youth leaders and Wiradjuri elders during a visit to the Ngurra Youth Hub in Wagga Wagga.
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17 February 2013
Residents recovering from the 2012 floods in North Wagga were revisited by the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce.
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17 February 2013
The Governor-General sounded the horn for the start of the Junior Teams Gumi Race during a visit to Wagga Wagga, NSW.
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15 February 2013
The Governor-General, as Patron of the Order of Australia Association, welcomed delegates to the 2013 National Conference to Government House, Canberra.
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15 February 2013
The Governor-General received representatives from the St Vincent de Paul Society who are volunteering the annual Doornock Appeal in the Canberra region.
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13 February 2013
The Governor-General visited an exhibition dedicated to women’s sporting participation at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre in Sydney.
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12 February 2013
The Governor-General presented ten young Australians with General Sir John Monash Foundation scholarships during a ceremony at Admiralty House, Sydney.
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12 February 2013
At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General launched the Australian and New Zealand Assistance Dogs Inc with supporters, volunteers, clients and canine companions.
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11 February 2013
The Governor-General was joined by board members and patrons of the Diamond Jubilee Trust Australia for its official launch at Admiralty House, Sydney.
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8 February 2013
The Governor-General joined leading sport, media, academic and business women for the Capital Women discussion evening at the National Library of Australia in Canberra.
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6 February 2013
The Governor-General heard residents’ stories of the devastating 3 January fires that razed homes, a school and police station during a visit to Dunalley, Tasmania.
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5 February 2013
The Governor-General used an ice-pick to break a sheet of ice and unveil a plaque commemorating her Antarctica visit marking the Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition.
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5 February 2013
The Governor-General met expeditioners at a remote field camp as part of her historic visit to Antarctica.
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5 February 2013
Marking the Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, the Governor-General made history as the first Governor-General to visit Antarctica.
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4 February 2013
At Government House in Canberra, the Governor-General conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries.
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1 February 2013
The Governor-General visited flood-affected residents of Bundaberg, Queensland, and saw the extensive damage that has occurred across the city and surrounding districts.
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1 February 2013
The Governor-General met community members in Grafton, New South Wales, and the local village of Copmanhurst, which experienced extensive flooding last month.
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The Governor-General met Laidley residents cleaning up after recent extensive flooding damaged businesses and residential properties in the town.
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30 January 2013
During a visit to flood-affected areas of southern Queensland, the Governor-General visited Bundaberg hospital patients who had been relocated to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
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29 January 2013
The Governor-General, as Patron of Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children, received two young patients who were assisted by the humanitarian program.
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26 January 2013
On Australia Day, the Governor-General led 22 new Australians in the Australian Citizenship Affirmation during a ceremony held at Rond Terrace, Canberra.
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24 January 2013
The Governor-General hosted an event to honour the national finalists of the 2013 Australian of the Year awards at Government House, Canberra.
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