On Monday 25 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General signed instruments of appointment for Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to their respective new offices.

The Governor-General administered the Oaths or Affirmations of Office to Government Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Canberra.

On Sunday 24 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO met with members of the public at The Smith Family Government House Open Day.

Over 4000 people enjoyed a beautiful Canberra day exploring the grounds, gardens and rooms of Government House in Yarralumla.

During the day, the Governor-General welcomed visitors attending the annual Smith Family Open Day.

More photographs from Open Day are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/governor-general-of-australia.

On Friday 22 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic, His Excellency Dr Hynek Kmonicek.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Minister for Schools, Education, Early Childhood and Youth, the Honourable Peter Garrett AM MP.

On Thursday 21 March 2013, in Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, attended the Regional Arts Australia Canberra program launch.

Afterwards, at the National Gallery of Australia, Mr Bryce, as Patron, attended the Malkara and Cranleigh Schools ‘Hats and Gloves High Tea’ event.

On Wednesday 20 March 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted an afternoon tea for youth delegates from the Global Voices program.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce hosted a reception for attendees of the 2013 National Schools Constitutional Convention.

The Governor-General met 26 Global Voices youth delegates during an event at Government House, Canberra.

The Global Voices program promotes the engagement of young Australians with international diplomacy and policy in Australia and overseas.

Participants will attend international events this year including the Global Security Conference, the G20 Youth Summit and meetings of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

Over 120 students attending the 2013 National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra met the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce at Government House.

Ms Bryce, who previously met delegates in 2011, spoke with the years 11 and 12 students about their exploration of the role of the Constitution in Australia’s democracy.

On Tuesday 19 March 2013, at the Belconnen Community Centre, Belconnen, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the President of Belconnen Community Services, Mrs Gillian Boyd, attended the inaugural ‘Your Community Our Community Seniors Expo,’ as part of Seniors Week 2013.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General received the Minister of National Defence for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, General Phung Quang Thanh, and the Minister for Defence, the Honourable Stephen Smith MP.