For over 100 years the office of Governor-General has had an important constitutional, ceremonial and community role in the life of our nation. This website provides information about these roles.
The website also contains additional information about our Governor-General. You can read speeches given by the Governor-General and see photographs of the many functions and events hosted, or attended by, Their Excellencies. You can also learn about the historic residences of Government House in Yarralumla and Admiralty House in Sydney.
2009-S172 - Honorary Appointment within the Order of Australia
(3 Nov 2009)
On Friday 20 November 2009, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a morning tea for members of the Australian Samoan Community in support of those affected by the recent tsunami.
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On Thursday 19 November 2009, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney, Dr Michael Spence.
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Monday 16 November 2009
Statement from the Official Secretary to the Governor-General
Remarks by Mr Piers Ackerman on the ABC “Insiders” program on November the 8th, which referred to a conversation between the Governor-General and the Secretary of Prime Minister and Cabinet, are incorrect.
The Office has asked the ABC to co...
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