His Excellency has attended the 2026 Legacy Brisbane Gala Dinner, marking his first official engagement as the organisation’s new Patron ahead of Remembrance Day on Wednesday.
Established almost a century ago, Legacy Brisbane has enjoyed the patronage of successive Queensland Governors, reflecting a longstanding Vice-Regal commitment to honouring the service and sacrifice of Australia’s Defence Force personnel and supporting the families left behind.
In his address, His Excellency described Legacy as “the living memorial” to a promise born of mateship – that the families of those who serve our nation “will never stand alone”.
“Legacy Brisbane honours their promise,” His Excellency said, acknowledging the vital social, emotional and financial support the organisation provides to the families of Australian veterans.
With Remembrance Day approaching, His Excellency also paid tribute to serving members of the ADF and the families whose lives have been changed by their service.
“I am proud to begin my Vice-Regal journey with a gesture that honours the families of our Australian Defence Force personnel,” he said.
His Excellency acknowledged the generosity of Legacy Brisbane’s partners, supporters and volunteers, and the enduring importance of its work in ensuring that the promise made more than a century ago continues to be honoured.
