On Friday 17 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Mr Omar Metwally and Mrs Ghada Elhindawy.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Newcastle, Professor Caroline McMillen.
On Thursday 16 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
The Governor-General received Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of the Kingdom of Thailand at Government House in Canberra.
On Wednesday 15 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council of Social Services, Dr Cassandra Goldie.
Later, the Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Austria, Mr David Stuart.
The Governor-General joined Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt, prominent Australian scientists and economists for a round table meeting held at Government House, Canberra, on how to capture the benefits of research in Australia.
Later, Ms Bryce and Professor Schmidt met a new generation of talented scientists from Australian universities and organisations and discussed their ambitions for the future of science.
The Governor-General commended their work and praised the continuing contributions they make to the field of science in Australia.
On Tuesday 14 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO hosted a round table discussion for science, “Capturing the Benefits of Research in Australia”.
The Governor-General, as Patron of Group Training Australia (GTA), launched the 2012 Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders Program at Government House, Canberra.
Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce met 21 apprentices and trainees from across Australia who are partaking in a week-long career development program held at the Australian Institute of Sport.
The Governor-General congratulated the participants on their commitment and involvement with the GTA program, which she described as opening up untapped potential through structure and discipline.
On Monday 13 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Hassan Talat Nazer.
Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a reception to launch Group Training Australia’s 2012 Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders Program.
On Friday 10 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.
The Governor-General marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People with a visit to the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory.
Ms Bryce was welcomed by the CEO Ms Julie Tongs OAM and the Board of Directors before being taken on a tour of the Service to meet some of the 60 staff, including medical, counselling and health professionals.
