The Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, presented No. 2 Squadron with their military colours at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle.

Ms Bryce was accorded a Royal Salute and inspected the parade and band before formally presenting the colours to the Colour Bearer.

Describing the squadron as the most highly decorated in the RAAF, the Governor-General said the unit represented “the very finest qualities of the Australian Defence Force”.

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General hosted an event to mark the 90th anniversary of The Smith Family.

On Thursday 29 November 2012, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Official Secretary to the Governor of New South Wales, Mr Brian Davies.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received a Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the Honourable Safak Pavey.

The Governor-General received callers at Admiralty House, Sydney.

On Wednesday 28 November 2012, at Parliament House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the memorial celebration for Ms Joan Bielski AO, at which the Governor-General delivered an address.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General received the Chief Executive Officer of The Benevolent Society, Ms Anne Hollonds.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mr Bryce hosted a reception for the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme.

The Governor-General, as Patron of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, hosted an event celebrating the scheme’s 25th anniversary with supporters and alumni at Admiralty House, Sydney.

Speaking to guests, Ms Bryce said the scheme had made a difference to the lives of over 11,000 young Australian participants since 1988.

On Tuesday 27 November 2012, at Doltone House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director, Ms Helen Conway, launched the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency’s 2012 Australian Census of Women in Leadership.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General received from Loreto School Kirribilli: School Captain, Miss Georgina Mesa; School Vice-Captain, Miss Emily Malek; and First Councillors, Miss Laura McDonald, Miss Stephanie Breen and Miss Kendal Young.

The Governor-General launched the Equal Opportunity in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) 2012 Australian Census of Women at a luncheon in Sydney. The Census measures the number of women on board and executive positions in companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The 2012 Census found that Australian women hold 12.3% of ASX200 directorships and 9.2% of ASX500 directorships. Ms Bryce reflected on the results of the Census and her career as an advocate for gender equity.

A short film highlighting the need for continued support for research into cerebral palsy prevention and cure was launched by the Governor-General at Admiralty House, Sydney.

‘Moving The Limit’ was produced by the Research Foundation of Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Ms Bryce described it as an educational tool to help understand the condition that affects 33,000 Australians.

After the launch, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met Cerebral Palsy Alliance supporters and clients.

The Governor-General received five members of the Loreto Kirribilli Student Executive at Admiralty House, Sydney.