The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the federal representative of the monarch of Australia, currently Charles III. The governor-general has many constitutional and ceremonial func
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David Hurley (centre) at his swearing-in as governor-general in 2019
Governor-General Peter Cosgrove with ministers and parliamentary secretaries of the Second Turnbull ministry, 2016
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull meeting with Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove on 8 May 2016 to request a double dissolution
Government House, Canberra
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Government House, colloquially known as Yarralumla, is the official residence of the governor-general of Australia. It is located in the suburb of Yarralumla in the Australian capital city of Canberra
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…role involves attending services and commemorations, sponsoring community organisations and hosting events at one of their two official residences (Government House in Canberra or Admiralty House in Sydney). Internationally, the governor-general represents Australia by travelling to and attending significant events…
Government House, viewed garden side
Members of the First Bruce Ministry at Government House in January 1924. This was the first cabinet meeting to take place in Canberra.
Government House in 1927. Lord Stonehaven was the first governor-general to reside at Yarralumla, moving into the residence that year.
Iron gates decorated with the royal arms and the coat of arms of Australia at the property's entrance