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Her Excellency grants Assent to two Bills
The Governor today received the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, for the presentation of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025 and the Education (General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2025, to which she granted Royal Assent.
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Acting Governor grants Assent to a Bill
The Honourable Chief Justice Helen Bowskill today received the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, for the presentation of the Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025, to which she granted Assent.
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Celebrating young leaders in STEM at Government House
Government House recently hosted a reception celebrating 109 Queensland students selected for the 2026 National Youth Science Forum, recognising their potential as future STEM leaders and encouraging them to embrace the program’s transformative opportunities.
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King's Birthday Honours List recipients honoured
Government House hosted a dinner honouring Queenslanders recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List, celebrating diverse achievements across community, professional and public service.
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Her Excellency announces Bond University graduate Molly Swanson as Queensland 2026 Rhodes Scholar
Her Excellency, as Chair of the Rhodes Scholarship Queensland Selection Committee, has announced Bond University graduate, lawyer and AI researcher Molly Swanson as the Queensland 2026 Rhodes Scholar.
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Governor Grants Royal Assent to Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025
The Governor received the Deputy Clerk of Queensland Parliament, Mr Michael Ries, for the presentation of the Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025, to which Royal Assent was granted.
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Address-in-Reply
On Tuesday 22 September, the Governor hosted the Presentation of the Address-in-Reply, Queensland Parliament’s formal response to the Governor’s Speech delivered at the Opening of the 58th Parliament on 27 November 2024.
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Royal Assent granted to Penalties and Sentences Bill
The Governor today received Mr Neil Laurie, Clerk of the Parliament, for the presentation of the Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, to which Royal Assent was granted.
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Government House Investiture Ceremony Livestreams
This week, Government House will host six Investiture Ceremonies, recognising more than 100 outstanding Queenslanders for their achievements and service across a wide range of fields, from community leadership and national defence to sporting excellence.








