STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL - CELEBRATIONS TO MARK HER MAJESTY’S 80TH BIRTHDAY

13 June 2006

The Governor-General and Mrs Jeffery will represent Australia at celebrations in London to mark The Queen’s 80th birthday.

The Governor-General and Mrs Jeffery will depart on Tuesday 13 June 2006 and are expected to return to Australia on Monday 19 June 2006.

The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, will perform the duties of Administrator to the Commonwealth of Australia during the Governor-General’s absence.