10 March 2010

The Governor-General has farewelled Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia, following his historic visit to Canberra. more>

9 March 2010

The Governor-General and Mr Bryce greeted the President of the Republic of Indonesia,His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madam Yudhoyono at Fairbairn Airbase, before a meeting at Government House. Dr Yudhoyono was then appointed an Honorary Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia. more>

8 March 2010

In Canberra, the Governor-General officiated at the swearing in of Ministers Penny Wong and Peter Garrett. more>

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Sunday 14 March 2010
Government House Open Day
Visit official Canberra residences of the Governor-General.
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On Wednesday 10 March 2010, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
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On Tuesday 9 March 2010, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the ceremonial arrival of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Madam Ani Bambang Yudhoyono.
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Latest Media Release

Tuesday 9 March 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
PRESIDENT OF INDONESIA RECEIVES AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOUR
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Latest Speeches

Sunday 24 January 2010
Australian of the Year Finalists Gala Dinner
Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
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Thursday 21 January 2010
John Williamson: Recognising 40 Years
Powerhouse Hotel, Tamworth
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Wednesday 20 January 2010
A Civic Reception
Tamworth Regional Art Gallery
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Latest Feature

Friday 5 September 2008
SWEARING-IN OF NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL
View an excerpt from the swearing-in ceremony for Ms Quentin Bryce AC, 25th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Video courtesy of the Department of Parliamentary Sevices. MPEG - Low Bandwidth (9 MB) WMV - High Bandwidth (12 MB) ...
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