Government House, Canberra
Government House is the official residence of the governor-general of Australia. It is located in the suburb of Yarralumla, in the City of Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory. The house is set amid 54 hectares (130 acres) of parkland. The house and associated grounds were added to the Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
| Government House | |
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Government House, viewed garden side | |
| Alternative names | Yarralumla |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Official residence |
| Architectural style | |
| Location | Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°18′06″S 149°04′40″E |
| Current tenants | Governor-General of Australia, presently General David Hurley AC, DSC, FTSE |
| Construction started | 1832 |
| Renovated | 1891; 1927; 1939; 1990s |
| Client | Frederick Campbell (grazier) |
| Owner | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Grounds | 54 hectares (130 acres) |
| Design and construction | |
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| Official name | Yarralumla and Surrounds, Dunrossil Dr, Yarralumla, ACT, Australia |
| Type | Listed place |
| Criteria | A., B., E., F., G., H. |
| Designated | 22 June 2004 |
| Reference no. | 105381 |
| References | |
At Government House, the governor-general of Australia presides over meetings of the Federal Executive Council, and holds investitures to present honours within the Order of Australia and associated Australian military, bravery and civil decorations. The governor-general also receives visiting heads of state and other dignitaries and the credentials of ambassadors to Australia, and entertains people from all walks of life.