On Wednesday, 5 September 2007, at Admiralty House, Sydney, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery received the President of the United States of America, the Honourable George W. Bush accompanied by the Secretary of State, Dr Condoleezza Rice; Ambassador of the United States of America, His Excellency Mr Robert McCallum Jr; and the Australian Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr Denis Richardson AO.

On Tuesday, 4 September 2007, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, ACT, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery attended the Ceremonial Arrival of the President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Hu Jintao.

On Monday, 3 September 2007, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

On Sunday, 2 September 2007, the Governor-General returned to Government House, Canberra, at the completion of his official visit to Malaysia.

On Saturday, 1 September 2007, at Restaurant Two Brisbane, the Administrator, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM, as guests of the WANTZ Committee, attended the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland Fundraising Dinner.

At the Australian Residence, Kuala Lumpur, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, as the guest of honour, attended a luncheon hosted by Australian High Commissioner in Malaysia, Her Excellency Ms Penny Williams.

On Friday, 31 August 2007, at New Farm, Queensland, the Administrator, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC delivered the address at the Moreton Club Governor's Luncheon.

On Thursday, 30 August 2007, at Government House, Brisbane, following the departure from Australia of the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC on an official visit to Malaysia to attend the 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC.

On Tuesday, 28 August 2007, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC received the Australian Ambassador-designate to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Dr Michele Forster.

On Sunday 26 August 2007, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Mrs Jeffery, as Patron of the Klavier Music Association, hosted a Musical Afternoon.

Further details on the Governor-General's activities can be found at www.gg.gov.au

On Saturday 25 August 2007, at Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery hosted a morning tea to mark the 20th Anniversary of Australia's Open Garden Scheme.

Further details on the Governor-General's activities can be found at www.gg.gov.au