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Festival for Commonwealth Friendship Program released
Discover what’s in store at the Festival for Commonwealth Friendship on 31 August 2025 – from live performances to global flavours and the dazzling Grand Parade – in the newly released full Program of Events.
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A Message from His Majesty The King on the 80th Anniversary of V.J. Day
Buckingham Palace has released an audio message, recorded by His Majesty King Charles III to mark the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day.
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Governor grants Royal Assent to Planning and Revenue Bills
The Governor today received the Clerk of the Parliament for the presentation of the Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 and Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, to which Royal Assent was granted.
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'Jack's Law' Bill among 3 granted Assent
Her Excellency has received Mr Neil Laurie, Clerk of the Parliament, for the presentation of three Bills, including the Police Powers and Responsibilities (Making Jack’s Law Permanent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, to which Royal Assent was granted.
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King's Birthday 2025 Honours List Announcement
Her Excellency congratulates the 114 Queenslanders recognised in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, announced by the Governor-General in recognition of the selfless service, integrity, achievement, creativity, and care that flourish across our country.
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Open Day Program released on Queensland Day
Government House has released an Open Day program, packed with live entertainment, activities, tours and talks to celebrate Queensland Day. Take a look and plan your visit!
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Celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga at Government House
Government House is pleased to support the Consulate General of India in Brisbane in marking the 11th International Day of Yoga, to be held on the estate’s front lawn on Saturday 21 June 2025, from 10:30am to 11:30am.
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Governor grants Royal Assent to Bill
Her Excellency received the Clerk of Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, for the presentation of the Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025, to which she granted Assent.
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Government House hosts Olympics Chief and IOC President-elect
The Governor and Professor Nimmo hosted a formal Dinner at Government House to mark the first in-country meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission, attended by IOC President, Mr Thomas Bach, and President-elect, Mrs Kirsty Coventry.
