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 Tuesday 24 November 2009, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the author of the book Looking Forward, Looking Back, Mr Christopher Jobson who was accompanied by Mrs Tracey Jobson and Mr Denny Neave.
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On Monday 23 November 2009, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Ireland, Mr Bruce Davis AM.
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Monday 16 November 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY
16 November 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTIES
ADMIRALTY HOUSE AND GOVERNMENT HOUSE
The media is invited to cover the annual children’s Christmas Parties which will be held at the Governor-General’s residence...
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