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.
Swearing-in ceremony for Ms Quentin Bryce AC
25th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
5 September 2008
On Friday 5 September 2008, at Parliament House, Canberra, Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a ceremony at which Ms Bryce was sworn-in as the twenty-fifth Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
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On Thursday 4 September 2008, at Government House, Canberra, Mr Malcolm Hazell CVO completed his term as Official Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary of the Order of Australia.
Wednesday 3 September 2008
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR MS QUENTIN BRYCE AC, AS AUSTRALIA'S 25TH GOVERNOR-GENERAL
The media is invited to cover the ceremony at Parliament House, Canberra, on Friday, September 5th.
The Governor-General Designate and Mr Michael Bryce are due to arrive at the Great Verandah at 10.15 am, where they will be met by the Prime Minister...
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