For over 100 years the office of Governor-General has had an important constitutional, ceremonial and community role in the life of our nation. This website provides information about these roles.
The website also contains additional information about our Governor-General. You can read speeches given by the Governor-General and see photographs of the many functions and events hosted, or attended by, Their Excellencies. You can also learn about the historic residences of Government House in Yarralumla and Admiralty House in Sydney.
On Friday 3 July 2009, at Our Lady and St Dympna Catholic Church, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC attended the funeral of an indigenous elder.
more>
On Thursday 2 July 2009, in Birchip, Victoria, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC officially opened the Birchip Cropping Group 2009 Grains Research Expo.
more>
Monday 23 March 2009
GOVERNOR-GENERAL TO MEET NELSON MANDELA AC
The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce, will meet Africa’s statesman, Nelson Mandela, in Johannesburg on Tuesday, March 24th.
The meeting is designed to pay tribute to Mr Mandela on behalf of the Australian people and is part of Governor-General&...
more>