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Governor thanks patronage organisations for their service to Queensland
Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo welcomed representatives of their patronage organisations to Government House to celebrate their outstanding contributions to Queensland communities and thank them for their partnership and service throughout her five-year term.
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Governor grants Assent to Home Ownership and other Bills
The Governor received the Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, at Government House today for the presentation of three Bills, to which Royal Assent was granted.
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Highlights from Investiture Ceremony Week
During one week in September, Queenslanders from across the state gathered at Fernberg to receive Australian Honours and Awards from the Governor. Across seven Investiture Ceremonies, recipients were recognised for service and achievement in fields as diverse as medicine, engineering, agriculture, the arts, defence, emergency services and community volunteering. Peruse the photos from each ceremony here.
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Governor receives Acting Clerk, grants Assent to 4 Bills
The Governor has received the Acting Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Michael Ries, at Government House today for the presentation of four Bills, to which Royal Assent was granted.
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Watch the recap: King's Birthday Investiture Ceremonies 2026
Outstanding Queenslanders from every corner of the State were recognised at Government House during seven Investiture Ceremonies from 14 to 17 September, celebrating achievement, service and leadership across an extraordinary range of fields.
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Governor marks milestone in Charleville
During a visit to Charleville Hospital, Her Excellency marked the completion of a pledge made at her swearing-in by visiting every public hospital in Queensland, a journey that grew to encompass 150 hospital and health service visits across the state.
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Regional Visit Highlights Queensland’s South West
An official visit to the Western Downs, Maranoa and Murweh regions has provided opportunities for the Governor and Professor Nimmo to meet Queenslanders where they live, work and serve.
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Four Bills granted Royal Assent
The Governor received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Patrick Weir MP, Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie and Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr Phil Flaherty, at Government House for the presentation of four Bills, to which she granted Royal Assent.
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Queenslanders named in Wattle Day bravery awards
Queenslanders who rescued people from fires, vehicle accidents and other life-threatening situations, confronted armed offenders and served in hazardous operational environments are among those recognised in the Australian Bravery Decorations Wattle Day 2026 Honours List.
