In the afternoon, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, as the Official Visitor of Brisbane Grammar School, attended , as Guest of Honour, the Brisbane Grammar School Annual Speech Day and Prize Giving Ceremony, at the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, welcomed by Brisbane Grammar School Headmaster, Mr Brian Short and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr Howard Slack, where the Governor delivered an address and presented prizes to the senior students.
In the Evening, Her Excellency, as Patron of the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), (Qld Branch) attended, as Guest of Honour, the Council's Annual Christmas Reception at the Tattersall's Club, Queen Street, Brisbane, held in conjunction with the China Chamber of Commerce in Australia, welcomed by ACBC Queensland Branch President, Mr Stephen Abbott and Executive Committee Member, Mr David Lyons, where the Governor delivered an address to Council Members and guests.