Her Excellency and Mr Bunten welcome the public to enjoy the grounds of Government House on the first Friday of each month from September to May. Free of charge and no booking required!
This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Australia’s recognition of exceptional individuals—50 years of the Australian Honours and Awards system. We invite you to reflect and share your memories! Tell us about your thoughts and experiences with the Australian Honours System.
Friday, 7 November 2025
On Friday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received participants from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Canberra Fellowships Program, followed by a breakfast. Guests were Colonel Tuti Marwati, Head for the...
Thursday, 6 November 2025
On Thursday, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Mr Pendekar Muda Leonard Sondakh, Consul-General of Indonesia in Sydney, and Mr Haekal Muda Ralial, Consul, Consulate-General of the Republic of Indonesia. In the evening, the...
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
On Wednesday morning, at Government House, The Honourable Chief Justice Chris Kourakis, as Governor’s Deputy, presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. In the afternoon, at Government House, Mr Bunten hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate...
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
On Tuesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received the Honourable Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia. Also during the morning, Mr Bunten undertook volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Afterwards, the...