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Royal Assent granted to three Bills - 9 May 2024
The Governor today granted Royal Assent to the Victims’ Commissioner and Sexual Violence Review Board Bill 2024, the Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, and the Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.
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Government House Open Day 2024: Celebrating Queensland
Our Open House event, scheduled for 1 June, has been posponed owing to forecast rain. Please join us on Sunday 4 August for a day of fun, food and festivities, celebrating what it means to be a Queenslander.
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Anglicare event shines a light on youth homelessness
Registered nurse Cherice Nielson says Anglicare put a roof over her head at a critical time in her life. She met the Governor at a luncheon to promote a potentially life-changing initiative.
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Royal Assent granted to three Bills - 3 May 2024
The Governor received Mr Neil Laurie, Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, for the presentation of three Bills to which Royal Assent was granted.
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Governor grants Royal Assent to six Bills
On Friday 26 April, Her Excellency received the Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, for the presentation of six Bills for Royal Assent.
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Governor delivers annual address of Remembrance at ANZAC Square Dawn Service
Her Excellency has delivered her annual address of Remembrance at the ANZAC Square Dawn Service in Brisbane, joining the estimated 15,000 gathered to pay tribute to the devoted service and sacrifice of all those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation. Lest We Forget.
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Queensland Schools' ANZAC Day Commemorative Service 2024
The Governor joined students from close to 1,000 Queensland schools at the Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane for an ANZAC Day Commemorative Service to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have selflessly served our nation in times of conflict.
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Governor visits Julia Creek in North West Queensland
The Governor met with residents, schoolchildren, local representatives and frontline medical workers in Julia Creek during a Vice-Regal visit to the State’s North West, in keeping with her pledge to visit Queenslanders where they live.
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Governor visits Cloncurry in North West Queensland
The Governor has visited Cloncurry as part of a Vice-Regal visit to North West Queensland, in keeping with her pledge at swearing-in to visit Queenslanders where they live, and talk with members of local communities about the things that matter to them.
