In an historic moment at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General presented The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to four Cross of Valour recipients.

Mr Darrell James Tree CV, Mr Victor Alan Boscoe CV, Mr Allan John Sparkes CV and Mr Timothy Ian Britten CV. As recipients of the second highest award in the Australian Honours system, they were recognised again for their extraordinary actions of bravery and courage. The Diamond Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 60th Anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II.

On Thursday 13 December 2012, at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Commander-in-Chief, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the 2012 Australian Defence Force Academy Graduation Parade, at which the Governor-General reviewed the parade and presented the Commander-in-Chief’s Medal.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of South Africa, Mr Graeme Wilson.

The Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, reviewed the 2012 Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) graduands at the ADFA Parade Ground, Canberra.

Ms Bryce was welcomed by the Commandant of ADFA, Commodore Bruce Kafer AM CSC RAN, and inspected the parade and band before a march past and helicopter fly over. Ms Bryce also presented the Commander-in-Chief’s Medal to Midshipman Douglas Phillips RAN.

On Wednesday 12 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Ms Frances Adamson.

Later, the Governor-General received State Councillor from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Her Excellency Liu Yandong.

The Governor-General received the State Councillor of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Her Excellency Liu Yandong.

On Tuesday 11 December 2012, at the Royal Military College - Duntroon, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Commander-in-Chief, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the End of Year Graduation Parade for the Full Time General Service Officer Graduands, at which the Governor-General reviewed and addressed the Parade.

Afterwards, at Government House, the Governor-General, as Patron, received the President of the Australian Paralympic Committee, Mr Greg Hartung OAM.

As Commander-in-Chief and the Reviewing Officer, the Governor-General attended the General Service Officer Graduation Parade at the Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon.

RMC Commandant, Brigadier David Luhrs CSC and RMC Deputy Chief instructor, Major Richard Halloway, greeted Ms Bryce on arrival before she inspected the parade and band. Later, the Governor-General presented the Sword of Honour to Senior Under Officer Lachlan Joseph for displaying exemplary conduct and performance of duty, and the Queen’s Medal to Sergeant Briony Morgan for ranking first in her RMC class.

The Governor-General received the President of the Australian Paralympic Committee, Mr Greg Hartung OAM, at Government House, Canberra.

Mr Hartung presented Ms Bryce a framed collection of photographs that were taken during her attendance at the 2012 Paralympics Games.

Mr Michael Bryce, as Patron of the Friends of the ANU School of Music, hosted a recital evening for supporters and guests at Government House, Canberra.

On Monday 10 December 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Commander-in-Chief, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a reception for Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College Graduands, and the Spitfire Association, at which the Governor-General presented the 2013 Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship.

Earlier, at the Malkara School, Canberra, Mr Bryce, as Patron, attended the 2012 Christmas Concert.

Afterwards, at Woden Senior Citizens Club, Mr Bryce, as Patron, attended the Woden Senior’s Christmas Lunch.