On Friday 9 August 2013, at the Royal Military College, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron and guest of the Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Waverley Stanley, in recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, attended the 2013 Yalari Graduation Ceremony and presented certificates to graduating students.

The Governor-General, as guest of the Chair of Ninti One, Dr Tom Calma AO, and the Managing Director, Ms Jan Ferguson, attended an event to mark the 10th anniversary of Ninti One at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra.

Students from Timber Creek, Northern Territory, met the Governor-General during a school visit to Government House.

The Governor-General took time out of her busy schedule to meet students from Marymount Primary School during their tour of Government House, Canberra.

On Thursday 8 August 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, met with students from Marymount Primary School.

Afterwards, at the National Portrait Gallery, the Governor-General, as guest of the Chair of Ninti One, Dr Tom Calma AO, and the Managing Director, Ms Jan Ferguson, delivered an address at a reception to mark the 10th anniversary of Ninti One.

Later, at Government House, the Governor-General met with the Principal of Timber Creek Primary School, Mrs Jedda Trueman, and accompanying students and staff.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the official launch of the ‘Afghanistan: The Australian Story’ exhibition at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Earlier, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief and guest of the Chair of the Council, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Ret’d) laid a wreath during the Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.

On Tuesday 6 August 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received a farewell call from the Ambassador of the European Union, His Excellency Mr David Daly.

Afterwards, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief and guest of the Chair of the Council, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Ret’d) laid a wreath at the Last Post ceremony.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the official launch of the ‘Afghanistan: The Australian Story’ exhibition.

At Parliament House, Canberra, the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Mr Stephen Brady CVO, read the Governor-General’s Proclamation to prorogue the Parliament and to dissolve the House of Representatives.

The Governor-General, as Patron of the Alola Foundation, attended an afternoon tea in support of the Alola Foundation’s MILK campaign at the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

On Monday 5 August 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, at Parliament House, Canberra, the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Mr Stephen Brady CVO, read the Governor-General’s proclamation to prorogue the Parliament and to dissolve the House of Representatives.