On Monday 2 April 2012, at Griffith, Yenda, Barellan and Narrandera, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, met with families, children, emergency service workers and volunteers in flood affected areas.

Earlier, at the Government Offices, Nauru, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency Mr Sprent Dabwido, attended a ceremonial welcome.

The Governor-General touched down at Pohnpei International Airport to begin a State Visit to the Federated States of Micronesia, as the first representative Head of State and Australian Governor-General to visit the country.

The Governor-General was greeted by the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellency Mr Emanuel Mori, and received a Ceremonial Welcome at the airport before attending a State Reception hosted by the President.

The Governor-General visited the Republic of Nauru as part of her continuing visits to Australia’s Pacific neighbours.

Ms Bryce received a Ceremonial Welcome and a police Guard of Honour on her arrival at the Government Offices before meeting with the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Sprent Dabwido.

The Governor-General also called on the Speaker of Parliament, the Honourable Ludwig Scotty and viewed the Parliamentary Chamber.

On Sunday 1 April 2012, at St George Cathedral, Redfern, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, attended a Memorial Service for the late Dr Morven Dan.

In the afternoon, at the Great Synagogue, Sydney, the Administrator attended a concert performed by the Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra.

Earlier, at the Protestant Temple, Noumea, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, attended a Palm Sunday Church Service.

The Governor-General joined traditional leaders and politicians at a lunch hosted by the President of Congress, Mr Roch Wamytan, at the Villa of the Congress of New Caledonia in Noumea.

Ms Bryce later visited the Tjibaou Cultural Centre and received a Customary Welcome. In the evening, the Governor-General attended a reception for Australian and New Caledonian business representatives at the Residence of the Australian Consul-General, Ms Heidi Bootle.

The Governor-General continued her visit to Australia’s Pacific neighbours in in Noumea, New Caledonia, after visiting Tonga, Kiribati, Samoa and Tuvalu. During her visit, Ms Bryce paid her respects on behalf of all Australians at Place Bir Hakeim, Noumea, as part of a military and wreath laying ceremony at the memorial. The Governor-General also attended an event hosted by the President of Government of New Caledonia, Mr Harold Martin, at Hotel Kuendu Beach in Nouville.

Royal Australian Air Force 91st Anniversary; Royal Botanical Gardens; Friends of the Sydney International Piano Competition Australia; Ceremonial Welcome Samoa; Parliament of Samoa; State Lunch Samoa; SENESE School for Children with Disabilities; Australian Pacific Technical College; Reception for Senior Samoan Women; Reception for Australian Volunteers in Samoa

The Governor-General made a State Visit to the Independent State of Samoa as part of her continuing visits to neighbouring Pacific countries.Ms Bryce arrived at the Head of State’s Residence in Vailele to meet the Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, and was invited to inspect a Police Guard by the Commander of the Guard. Later, the Governor-General addressed the Parliament of Samoa and made a special announcement about Australia’s gift to mark the country’s 50th Anniversary of Independence.

On Thursday 29 March 2012, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE, attended the Ceremonial Arrival of the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba and Mrs Sylvia Bongo Ondimba.

Afterwards, at Government House, the Administrator and Sir Nicholas received the Australian Ambassador to the Gabonese Republic, Mr Ian McConville.

The Governor-General touched down in Funafuti, Tuvalu as part of her 8 nation visit to the Pacific.

Following a ceremonial welcome hosted by the Governor-General of Tuvalu, His Excellency the Honourable Sir Iakoba Taeia Italei, the Governor-General visited the Nauti Primary School and the Parliament of Tuvalu as guest of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Willy Telavi.

Later, Ms Bryce attended a State Lunch hosted by the Governor-General and Prime Minister of Tuvalu, and visited the Princess Margaret Hospital.