Governor General Quentin Bryce of Australia

As she pledged her allegiance to the British monarch, Bryce said she would carry out her duties with "solemnity, impartiality, energy and a profound love for the country we share.
if Ms Bryce is innocent what has she to be afraid of.
December 22, 2008: Governor-General Quentin Bryce has copped some flak for a $28000 clothing bill fronted by tax payers.
April 14, 2008: Australia’s first female Governor-General Quentin Bryce has anointed the wellbeing of Indigenous Australians as her top priority when she takes office in September.
September 5, 2008: Australia's first female governor-general Quentin Bryce is sworn in.
November 10, 2008: Governor-General Quentin Bryce has visited Fromelles to pay tribute to the many Australians who fell during the bloodiest engagements in Australian history.
September 5, 2008: Quentin Bryce has made history today after being sworn in as Australia’s first Governor-General, the first woman to hold the office.
Bryce was appointed as the Governor of Queensland in 2003.
However, on 13 April 2008, before the completion of the initial five years, it was announced that Bryce was to become the next Governor-General of Australia.
The decision was generally well received, and on 5 September 2008 Bryce was sworn in, succeeding Major General Michael Jeffery, becoming the first woman to be the Governor-General.
Quentin Bryce was born on 23 December 1942, in Brisbane, as the second of four daughters.
In 1978 the Fraser government formed the National Women's Advisory Council, and Bryce was "vaulted to prominence" with her appointment to the council, taking on the role of convener in 1982.
In other roles, Bryce has been the chair of the National Breast Cancer Advisory Council and sat on the Australian Women's Cricket Board, and has been a member of organizations such as the YWCA, the Australian Children's Television Foundation and the Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital.
In response to the latter, Beattie argued that there was nothing wrong with holding private functions at Government House, especially as Bryce had paid for the events out of her own pocket, while the Queensland Public Sector Union stated in 2008 that the staff disputes were "with the management as a whole, but there wasn't anything specific against the Governor.
In making the announcement, Premier Anna Bligh described how Bryce had been an "inspiring leader" while serving as Governor, and acknowledged Bryce's willingness to spend a "great deal of time" in regional and remote areas, serving as a "Governor for all of Queensland.
Bryce was sworn in on 5 September 2008.
Professor Bryce is an Adjunct Professor of Design at the Queensland College of Art (Griffith University), the School of Design and Architecture at the University of Canberra, and the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales.
Nevertheless, some commentators – for example Murphy (2008) and Barrowclough (2008) – have stated that Bryce was the first to be appointed.
Condon (10 May 2008) once again quotes Naida Haxton, who clarifies that Bryce was the first woman on staff, but that Haxton was the first woman to teach in the faculty, having lectured prior to Bryce's appointment, but not as a faculty member.
Former Queensland Governor Quentin Bryce is the Governor-General of Australia.
Governor Bryce is a former Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner and the founding chair of the National Childcare Accreditation Council.
Governor-General Quentin Bryce is married to architect Michael Bryce, with whom she has two daughters, three sons and five grandchildren.
QUENTIN Bryce is a trailblazer in a twinset.
Ms Bryce was recently recognised by Harpers Bazaar as one of Australias best-dressed women.
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Bryce criticised over wardrobeDecember 22, 2008 Governor-General Quentin Bryce has copped some flak for a 28000 clothing bill fronted by tax payers.
Bryce become Governor-GeneralSeptember 5, 2008 Quentin Bryce has made history today after being sworn in as Australias first Governor-General, the first woman to hold the office.
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Bryce pays tribute to diggersNovember 10, 2008 Governor-General Quentin Bryce has visited Fromelles to pay tribute to the many Australians who fell during the bloodiest engagements in Australian history.
Bryce sets top priorityApril 14, 2008 Australias first female Governor-General Quentin Bryce has anointed the wellbeing of Indigenous Australians as her top priority when she takes office in September.
Ms Bryce said she was most proud of her time as sex discrimination commissioner and being a champion of equality of opportunity and fighting against sexual harassment.
There was one quote that Quentin Bryce has kicked more chauvinist male butt with her high heels than the whole boiler suit brigade put together.
And yes, Quentin Bryce is fabulous.
Quentin Bryce was raised in Ilfracombe, not far from Longreach, in central western Qld.
DANA ROBERTSON: Quentin Bryce has spent the past five years as the Governor of Qeensland.
Long-term friend Wendy McCarthy says Ms Bryce is a wonderful choice to break the male dominated tradition in the post.
Ms Bryce has already suggested Indigenous issues will be a focus for her term.
Ms Bryce said upon her appointment last April only that it is "an issue for the Australian people.
Apart from an excellent mind, Ms Bryce is also well known for her impeccable appearance.
I'm not sure how the system works, but I think that the new Qld governor will take over as patron of the organisations that Ms Bryce had while she was in the role.
Ms Bryce was Patron to over 150 Qld organisations.
Ms Bryce is on the record as saying that as a teenager she wanted to become a lawyer because she was - and I quote - 'imbued with altruistic notions of making the world a better place.
When Ms Bryce was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by Macquarie University in 1998, the citation said: 'She has a long and distinguished record of advocacy for human rights and in particular the rights of women and children.
And: 'Quentin Bryce is an outstanding role model for others to emulate.
The courage and dedication Ms Bryce has brought to her service to our community was well illustrated during her years as CEO of the National Childcare Accreditation Council.
Ms Bryce is currently the Principal of The Women's College within the University of Sydney.
Ms Bryce is due to become Governor of Queensland in July.
Quentin Bryce has just been sworn in as Australias 25th governor-general, breaking 107 years of tradition as the first woman in the job.
Bryce is pictured above with her five grand-daughters.
Bryce has had a much-lauded career as a public servant.
Quentin Bryce was born in Brisbane in 1942 and spent her early years in Ilfracombe, a small town in Central Western Queensland.
Ms Bryce was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by Macquarie University (New South Wales) in 1998, an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Charles Sturt University (New South Wales) in 2002, and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by The University of Queensland in 2006.
On 5 September 2008 Quentin Bryce was sworn in as Australias twenty-fifth Governor-General.
Michael Bryce is a distinguished designer and architect acknowledged in Australia and overseas for his work in graphic, urban and environmental design.
Michael Bryce was born in Brisbane and educated at Brisbane State High School and the University of Queensland.
Michael Bryce was the principal design adviser to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, designing the Olympic bid logo and advising on the application of the corporate branding.
Mr Bryce has been a board member of the Queensland Orchestra and Trustee of the Queensland Art Gallery.
Michael Bryce has been awarded Life Fellowships of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and the Design Institute of Australia.
Michael Bryce has had a long association with universities, including the University of Queensland, QUT, University of NSW, UTS, Griffith University and the University of Canberra.
Ged Kearney, ANF Federal Secretary said that the appointment of Ms Bryce was reflective of an increasing recognition of the exceptional contribution women make to Australian society.
Ms Cox said Ms Bryce has a wealth of experience from which to draw.
Queensland's Quentin Bryce has been named Australia's first female Governor-General.
Quentin Bryce is the perfect candidate to hold the position of Governor General.
What the public get to see of Ms Bryce is just a bloomin big facade! This is a woman with a "go-getting" selfish agenda.
Quentin Bryce is certainly well, qualified, able and presents well.
It’s a long way from Ilfracombe to Governor-Generalof Australia,but Quentin Bryce has made the move with characteristic grace and dedication.
In addition to her work, Quentin Bryce has raised five children withhusband Michael.
opportunity and fighting against sexual harassment.
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Quentin Bryce is Australia's first female governor-general.
Quentin Bryce says she is honoured to be able to serve the Australian people as Governor-General.
Ms Bryce said Australians respected its institutions and traditions, but was open to change.
to high-level positions previously occupied only by men.
teaching and Bryce was principal of the Women's College.
Like her predecessor Major General Michael Jeffery, who retired as of this week, Ms Bryce was a state governor.
Ms Bryce said she wanted to give back to those who had inspired her with their stories, from war veterans to parents of a child with mental illness.
Speaking at Government House yesterday, Ms Bryce said she would use the role to visit more indigenous communities in remote areas.
canberra • Lawyer, academic, women's activist and grandmother Quentin Bryce was sworn in as Australia's governor general yesterday, the first woman to act as the British queen's representative Down Under.
Addressing the senate chamber after being sworn in by High Court Chief Justice Robert French, Bryce said Australians were savvy participants in their democratic system and careful examiners of its performance and values.
Quentin Bryce was educated at Moreton Bay College and the University of Queensland where she graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Laws.
Ms Bryce has a long and distinguished record of advocacy for human rights and in particular the rights of women and children.
In 1988 Ms Bryce took over the role of Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner.
Quentin Bryce has been an outstanding role model for others to emulate.
Women's groups said Australia was finally moving into the 21st century, while Ms Bryce said her appointment showed women could aspire to anything.
Born near Longreach in Queensland, Ms Bryce has been Queensland's governor since 2003.
Ms Bryce said yesterday the new appointment was "a great honour and a great responsibility.
He and his wife, Marlena, will continue to occupy Government House until Ms Bryce takes office on September 5.
Ms Bryce has been appointed at the Queen's pleasure, although a five-year term is considered usual.