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Governor grants Assent to two bills - Monday 20 June 2016
This afternoon, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, received Deputy Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Michael Ries for the presentation of two bills...
Read moreGovernor launches birds of Government House guide - Wednesday 15 June 2016
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor Queensland, has launched a special field guide outlining the birds of the Government House estate. 'Birds of Fernberg...
Read moreGovernor grants Assent to bills - Tuesday 14 June 2016
This afternoon, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, received Deputy Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Michael Ries for the presentation of five...
Read more2016 Queen's Birthday Honours List - Monday 13 June 2016
One hundred and two Queenslanders have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to nation and State in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours List. The following recipients...
Read moreThe Governor's whistle-stop tour of Outback Queensland - Monday 06 June 2016
The Queensland Governor will ride the rails back to his former home town of Longreach on Wednesday 8 June 2016, on a unique Spirit of the Outback service bringing Queensland...
Read moreStatue of The Queen relocated to Government House - Saturday 04 June 2016
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland officially marked the relocation of a unique life-size bronze statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,...
Read moreGovernor Assents to Bills - Wednesday 25 May 2016
This morning, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, received Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie for the presentation...
Read moreGovernor visits Australia's closest neighbour, Papua New Guinea - Thursday 19 May 2016
Queensland Governor, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC and Mrs Kaye de Jersey have undertaken an official visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) from 16 – 18 May 2016 to...
Read moreGovernor signs writ for senate election - Monday 16 May 2016
The Queensland Governor’s main constitutional duty is to ensure Queensland enjoys stable government. However, Governors also have an important constitutional duty relating to the...
Read moreGovernor grants Assent to six Bills - Thursday 05 May 2016
This afternoon, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, received Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie for the presentation of six Bills for...
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