On Saturday 23 February 2013, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO to undertake an official visit to the Republic of Korea, the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO.

Afterwards, at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, the Administrator, as guest of the Head of Learning, Ms Katie Russell, viewed the Toulouse Lautrec exhibition.

The Governor-General arrived in Seoul, Republic of Korea, to represent Australia at the Inauguration of the President, Madame Park Geun-hye.

Ms Bryce, as Commander-in-Chief, will also commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War and the sacrifices made by Australian Defence personnel between 1950 and 1953.

On Friday 22 February 2013, at Exhibition Park, Mitchell, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the President of the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society, Mr Rod Crompton, attended the 2013 ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show and viewed the exhibitions.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce continued to mark the Centenary of Canberra celebrations at the Royal Canberra Show.

Ms Bryce and Mr Bryce were welcomed to the Show by the President of the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society, Mr Rod Crompton, before presenting sashes to equestrian event winners.

The Governor-General and Mr Bryce were escorted through the Show pavilions before Ms Bryce officially opened the horticulture and produce mural.

On Thursday 21 February 2013, at the Australian Academy of Science, Acton, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Suzanne Cory AC, officially launched the publication ‘Negotiating our future: Living scenarios for Australia to 2050.’

Earlier, at the Australian National Botanical Gardens, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, addressed a gathering of the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

A new publication that addresses issues of environmental sustainability and social equity in Australia was launched by the Governor-General at the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science in Acton.

The publication, Negotiating Our Future: Living Scenarios for Australia to 2050, was inspired by the results of a 2011 workshop involving Australian scientists and Academy Fellows.

On Wednesday 20 February 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received from His Excellency Mr Pasi Patokallio, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Juha Parikka (Minister Counsellor) and Ms Mari Koukonen (Attaché). The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE also received Mrs Raija Patokallio.

The Governor-General officially opened YWCA of Canberra’s Lady Heydon House in Spence, which will provide five elderly clients with safe and affordable housing.

Ms Bryce was escorted through the new home, which was named after YWCA past President, Ms Naomi Heydon, before meeting guests at the opening.

The dance group Wiradjuri Echoes also performed a traditional Indigenous smoke ceremony inside the house.

On Monday 18 February 2013, in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Manager, Mrs Susan Macgillycuddy, met with staff and clients at the Kurrajong Waratah Early Intervention Centre.

Afterwards, at the Kapooka Army Recruit Training Centre, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Commandant, Colonel David Hay, met with recruits and viewed recruit training activities.

During a visit to Wagga Wagga, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met staff, clients and their families at the Kurrajong Waratah Early Childhood Intervention Centre.

The Centre offers therapy and support programs for children aged up to 6 years who have a disability, or experience delays in development.