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Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Day Message - Monday 08 March 2021
Today is Commonwealth Day, and His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, and Mrs Kaye de Jersey attended the 2021 Commonwealth Day Multi-Faith event...
Read moreGovernor grants Royal Assent to Bills - Monday 08 March 2021
This afternoon, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable...
Read moreUpdated COVID-19 protocols for Government House events - Wednesday 10 February 2021
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, entry to Government House is subject to all guests following the protocols outlined in the Health Safety Protocols at Government House....
Read moreGovernor congratulates Australian Honours recipients - Monday 25 January 2021
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, congratulates the following Queenslanders recognised today in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List for...
Read moreGovernor's 2020 Christmas Message - Friday 25 December 2020
Kaye and I wish all our fellow Queenslanders a happy, safe and relaxing festive season. Just this past week, more than 7,150 Queenslanders passed through the gates of Government...
Read moreGovernor grants Royal Assent to Bill - Friday 04 December 2020
This afternoon, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, received the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Mr Neil Laurie for...
Read moreChristmas Lights display - Tuesday 01 December 2020
The popular Christmas Lights display returns to Queensland's historic Government House from 7-8pm each night from 11 to 15 December 2020. BOOK HERE - REGISTRATION IS...
Read moreGavel children's book launched - Thursday 22 October 2020
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, today launched a children's book about Gavel the Vice-Regal Dog. 'Gavel Finds His Place' follows Gavel...
Read moreGovernor's role at an election - Wednesday 07 October 2020
The Governor’s central role, as Her Majesty’s representative in Queensland, is to uphold the Constitution and ensure government in Queensland maintains the support of the...
Read moreAnnual report tabled - Wednesday 30 September 2020
More Queenslanders visited Government House last year than in the previous year, despite the estate being closed to visitors in April and May due to coronavirus. The most recent...
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