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Her Excellency grants Assent to Bills
The Governor received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Patrick Weir MP, the Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, and the Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr Andrew Hawkins, for the presentation of two Appropriation bills and one Bill for Royal Assent.
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Governor delivers her annual Anzac Day address
Before the going up of the sun, the Governor delivered her annual Anzac Day address to thousands gathered in Brisbane’s Anzac Square, before Professor Nimmo joined her in laying the first wreath at the Shrine of Remembrance.
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Governor grants Assent to Electrical Safety Bill
The Governor received the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, who presented the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, to which Her Excellency granted Royal Assent.
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Governor grants Assent to councils and antisemitism Bills
Her Excellency has granted Assent to the Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 and the Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill 2026.
Garden tour bookings open
Government House looks forward to welcoming more Queenslanders to the beautiful and historic Fernberg Estate in 2026. Bookings are open for our free guided garden tours, offering a rare opportunity to explore heritage landscapes and natural bushland.
Places are limited, so don’t miss out.