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.
Her Majesty the Queen's Commonwealth Day Address
International Women's Day Address
Monday 8 March
Government House Open Day
Sunday 14 March
On Friday 12 March 2010, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Chancellor of The Order of Australia, invested Professor Elizabeth Blackburn AC with the Companion of the Order of Australia.
On Thursday 11 March 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Patron of the Royal Over-Seas League, received the World Chairman, Sir Anthony Figgis KCVO CMG and Lady Figgis; and the Chairman for Australia and President of Victoria, Mr Jason Ronald OAM.
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Tuesday 9 March 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, today appointed Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia, as an Honorary Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
At a ceremony a...
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