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
Her Excellency the Governor-General's International Women's Day Address
Government House Open Day - Sunday 14th March
On Tuesday 9 March 2010, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the ceremonial arrival of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madam Ani Bambang Yudhoyono.
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On Monday 8 March 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
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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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