GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S TOUR OF FRANCE, MALTA AND SINGAPORE

3 November 2008

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce will leave Australia this Wednesday, November the 5th. The media is invited to cover the public engagements, which will be undertaken during the tour. A detailed itinerary is available via email from the contact listed below.

Please note that Government House does not require formal accreditation for media attending events co-ordinated by Australian authorities. However, events co-ordinated by host countries may require accreditation, and it is suggested that media organisations check with the relevant Australian embassies for information. Media wishing to attend events where the French President is involved should send their name and designation (journalist, photographer, camera operator), with the name of their media organisation, to richard.ogier@dfat.gov.au at the Australian Embassy, Paris, by COB Wednesday November 5".

Some historical notes related to the visit are available here.

Please note that details of media representatives planning to cover all or part of the tour should be forwarded to me, at niree.creed@gg.gov.au, by COB, Tuesday, November the 4th, in order to facilitate media access to locations and to consider any requests for interviews during the tour. Your response to this request will be greatly appreciated.

Media Contact:
Niree Creed
Senior Communications and Media Adviser
02 62833519
Government House
Canberra