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The role of the Governor

...Acts of the State Parliament. Queensland’s first Governor was appointed in 1859 when Queensland was separated from New South Wales as a self-governing colony. At the time, Queensland did not have a su...

Governor reflects on Bondi Beach attack, commends acts of courage

Children's book - download your free copy

... able to read and write – it is a window to a better future. “Graeme and I also want to ensure that as many Queenslanders as possible – young and old – feel welcome here at Government House. “I am, th...

The Foyer

...ed as Drawing Room and Parlour. The wall separating the Drawing Room from the hallway and staircase was removed to create a larger, open entry space when the new Drawing Room was added in 1937. Portra...

The Investiture Room

...e Wilson, enabled the creation of a billiard room / supper room beneath the Drawing Room. The space was subsequently used as a ballroom in the 1960s, and most recently has been used primarily for inve...

Message from HRH The Prince of Wales

On the eve of ANZAC Day 2022, HRH The Prince of Wales has sent a message in recognition of the ANZAC spirit and in honour of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces.

Investiture Ceremonies, May 2022

... relevant link below to access. Monday 9 May, 2.00pm Tuesday 10 May, 10.00am Tuesday 10 May, 2.00pm Wednesday 11 May, 10.00am Wednesday 11 May, 2.00pm Friday 13 May, 10.00am Friday 13 May, 2.00pm

Governor's Messenger enters Queensland Parliament

...Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2025, and the Defamation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. This rare ceremonial moment added a strong sense of history and occasion to the opening of Parliament, hi...

The Making of a Law

...for particular purposes. The Making of a Law What is a Bill? A Bill is a proposal for a law, either a new law or a change to an existing law, placed before the Parliament for its consideration. What a...

Cairns Investiture Ceremony, Friday 9 September - Livestream

... has been postponed and recipients advised. Her Excellency has at once returned to Government House and joins all Queenslanders in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.