On Friday 25 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE received the President of the Portuguese Republic, His Excellency Professor Aníbal António Cavaco Silva and the First Lady, Dr Maria Cavaco Silva.

The Governor-General received the President of the Republic of Portugal, His Excellency Professor Anibal Cavaco Silva, at Government House in Canberra, and hosted an official lunch in his honour.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met students involved in the first National Indigenous Youth Parliament at a reception at Government House, Canberra.

Fifty Indigenous youth leaders from across Australia attended the event on the eve of their youth parliamentary debates in the House of Representatives Chamber at Old Parliament House.

The event marked the 50th anniversary of the Indigenous right to vote in federal elections.

On Thursday 24 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Earlier, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE received the Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta His Most Eminent Highness Fra Matthew Festing OBE.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce received the Grand Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO.

The Governor-General received the Grand Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO, at Government House in Canberra.

On Wednesday 23 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received from His Excellency Mr Biren Nanda, Letters of Commission accrediting him as the High Commissioner for the Republic of India. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr Vindod Kumar Sharma (Deputy High Commissioner), Mr Tarun Kumar (First Secretary) and Mr Rishi Kumar Kapoor (Second Secretary). The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE also received Mrs Rukmani Nanda.

On Tuesday 22 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador-designate to Vietnam, Mr Hugh Borrowman.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Dr Hannes Porias.

Later, the Governor-General received the Chairman of Yooralla, Mr Bruce Bonyhady AM.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a reception for the Australian-Cypriot community.

The Governor-General hosted an event for representatives of the Australia-Cypriot community at Government House.

On Monday 21 May 2012, Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Chief Executive Officer of the Burnet Institute, Professor Brendan Crabb, Burnet Institute Board member, Ms Natasha Scott Despoja, and the Head of Public Affairs and Communications of the Brunet Institute, Mr Paul Rathbone.

Earlier, at St John’s Church Centre, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as a guest of the Vice President of the Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club, Mrs Joyce Goodman, attended a morning tea and gave an address.

On Sunday 20 May 2012, at Greenhill Galleries, Adelaide, the Administrator, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR and Mrs Liz Scarce, as guests of the Director of Greenhill Gallery, Mr Russel Starke OAM, officially opened the exhibitions, 'King of Salt and Stone - The Alchemical Manuscripts' by Mr Johnny Darko and 'Arthearts' by Ms Victoria Edgar.