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 (click here for a summary of their activities). You can also learn about the historic residences of Government House in Yarralumla and Admiralty House in Sydney.
Looking Back - Significant events throughout General Jeffery's term in office
Honorary Awards in General Division
of the Order of Australia (10 July 2008)
Farewell for Their Excellencies
On Sunday 3 August 2008, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery departed the Kingdom of Tonga on an official visit to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
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On Saturday 2 August 2008, in the Kingdom of Tonga, at the Residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, Their Excellencies, the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery, attended a breakfast hosted by the New Zealand High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Tonga, Her Excellency Ms Christine Bogle.
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Friday 1 August 2008
STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY
I will be moving on from my position as Official Secretary to the Governor-General, a position I have been proud to hold since May 2003.
I have had the privilege and pleasure of serving two Governors-General in their high office. This has been a hig...
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