On Thursday 8 July 2010, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Chief Executive Officer of BeyondWater, Ms Sharon Crean.

Later, the Governor-General received Chair of the Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee, Mr Jeff Austin, and South Australian community representative of the Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee, Mr Lynn Brake.

On Wednesday 7 July 2010, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received a farewell call from the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Mr Takaaki Kojima.

Afterwards, in Sydney, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chairman, Dr John Yu AC, attended a lunch at The George Institute.

In the evening, at Admiralty House, Sydney, Mr Bryce hosted a reception for the Sydney launch of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale Exhibition ‘NOW + WHEN Australian Urbanism’.

On Tuesday 6 July 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Honourable Philip De L’Isle, grandson of the former Governor-General Viscount De L'Isle.

On Monday 5 July 2010, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC hosted a lunch in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

On Sunday 4 July 2010, at the Domain, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Patron-in-Chief, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the National Reserve Forces Day parade, at which the Governor-General reviewed the parade, and Mr Bryce led the Air Force contingents.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce hosted a reception to mark the 10th anniversary of Australia for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

On Saturday 3 July 2010, at The University of Queensland, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General unveiled the badges of the Queensland University Regiment and Queensland University Squadron, as part of The University of Queensland’s Centenary Alumni Reunion Weekend celebrations.

Afterwards, Mr Bryce, as guest of honour, attended a lunch hosted by the President of the Queensland University Squadron, Mr Ted Vowles.

On Friday 2 July 2010, at Hammondville, NSW, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC met with Mrs Hazel Hawke.

Later, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a reception to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

On Thursday 1 July 2010, at the Peninsula, Melbourne, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC officially opened the Australia Unlimited 2010 Summit.

In the afternoon, at Martin Place, Sydney, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the Tartan Day ceremony.

On Wednesday 30 June 2010, at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the Lions Clubs International Convention, at which the Governor-General delivered the opening address.

Afterwards, at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force, and Mr Bryce, attended the 6th Aviation Regiment Guidon Parade, at which the Governor-General presented the Regimental Guidon to the 6th Aviation Regiment.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a dinner in recognition of the contributions made by individuals during the response and recovery efforts following some of last year’s bushfire and flood emergencies.