In Sydney, the Governor-General attended the Australian Women's Weekly ‘Women of the Future' program presentation and 80th birthday celebrations.

On Tuesday 24 September 2013, at the Apollo Restaurant, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly, Ms Helen McCabe, and News Editor, Mr Bryce Corbett, presented two awards for the ‘Australia’s Women of the Future’ competition.

Afterwards, at the University of Western Sydney, Rydalmere, the Governor-General, as guest of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janice Reid AM, and Director of the Whitlam Institute, Mr Eric Sidoti, officially opened the restored Female Orphan School.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chair of the Australian War Memorial, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO (Ret’d), attended a Last Post ceremony at which the Governor-General laid a wreath, and later opened the RSL 2013 National Conference and presented the 2013 ANZAC Peace Prize to Mr Andrew Harper at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

On Monday 23 September 2013, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chair of the Australian War Memorial, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO (Ret’d), attended a Last Post ceremony at which the Governor-General laid a wreath, and later opened the RSL 2013 National Conference and presented the 2013 ANZAC Peace Prize to Mr Andrew Harper.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO CSC RAN.

On Sunday 22 September 2013, at Canberra Grammar School, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, met with community members during the Woden Valley Youth Choir Concert ‘Kids, Clowns and Choruses.’

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted the Governor-General’s Centenary Family Picnic Day in recognition of the centenary of Canberra.

On Saturday 21 September 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted the Governor-General’s Centenary Family Picnic Day in recognition of the centenary of Canberra.

The Governor-General met representatives of Scouts Australia's National Youth Council during an event at Government House, Canberra.

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General issued the Instrument of Appointment and Oath of Office to newly appointed Prime Minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP.

Afterwards, the Governor-General presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Later, the Governor-General issued the Instruments of Appointment of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to their respective new offices.

On Wednesday 18 September 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General issued the Instrument of Appointment and Oath of Office to newly appointed Prime Minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP.

Afterwards, the Governor-General presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Later, the Governor-General issued the Instruments of Appointment of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to their respective new offices.