In a ceremony at Government House in Canberra, the Governor-General invested 39 recipients of the 2012 Australia Day Honours and Awards.

The Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Malcolm McCusker AC, was appointed a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his service to the people of Western Australia.

The Governor-General also appointed Mr William Bowtell AO and Professor Charles MacKenzie AO as Officers in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

The Governor-General laid a wreath during the Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorative Service held at Sir Thomas Blamey Square in Russell, Canberra. The ceremony marked the 70th anniversary of the World War II battle.

Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce joined the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Ms Janet Napolitano, the Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Admiral Scott Swift, the Ambassador of the United States of America, Mr Jeffrey Bleich, and political and Defence representatives at the service.

On Wednesday 2 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended, and the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, conducted an investiture ceremony.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce farewelled the Governor of Victoria the Honourable Alexander Chernov AC QC and Mrs Elizabeth Chernov as houseguests.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce received the Governor of Western Australia, Mr Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC and Mrs Tonya McCusker as house guests.

The Governor-General invested 43 recipients of the 2012 Australia Day Honours and Awards during a ceremony at Government House in Canberra.

The Governor of Victoria, His Excellency the Honourable Alex Chernov AC, was appointed a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his service to the people of Victoria.

Mr Terence Francis Moran AC was also appointed a Companion for his eminent service to the community throughout his public service career.

On Tuesday 1 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE welcomed the Governor of Victoria the Honourable Alexander Chernov AC QC and Mrs Elizabeth Chernov as houseguests.

On Monday 30 April 2012, at the University of Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen Parker, attended a reception for scholarship donors and supporters of the University of Canberra Foundation.

On Sunday 29 April 2012, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, returned to Australia following their State Visits to the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan, and visit to Singapore.

In Singapore, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce called on the President of the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam and Mrs Mary Tan.

Later, Ms Bryce and Mr Bryce attended a lunch hosted in their honour by the President and Mrs Tan.

On Saturday 28 April 2012, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE, hosted the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards, where the Administrator, as Vice-Regal Patron in New South Wales, presented certificates to awardees.

Afterwards, at Reflection Park, Sydney, the Administrator attended the International Day of Mourning commemorative service for workers who have lost their lives in the workplace.

On Friday 27 April 2012, at Tottenham Airstrip, New South Wales, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, officially opened the newly refurbished airstrip.

In the afternoon, at Government House Sydney, the Administrator, in conjunction with the New South Wales Department of Education and Training, hosted a School Leaders Program.

In the evening, the Administrator and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE hosted the Triumverate’s 2012 ANZAC Reception for members of the Joint Health Command Reserves.