Investiture Ceremonies

Each year the Governor takes great pride in hosting investiture ceremonies at Government House in Brisbane and in the north of the State to confer awards and honours presented to Queensland citizens who have made a difference to their communities.             

While many people in the community know about the Order of Australia and the Australian Bravery Decorations, which are announced on Australia Day (26 January) and on The Queen’s Birthday public holiday in June, there are many other awards recognising community service, achievement, and service to the Australian Defence Force. 

Cairns Investiture Ceremony, 28 January 2023

The Governor presented five worthy Far North Queenslanders with Australian Honours and Awards at an Investiture Ceremony held at 9.00am on Saturday 28 January.

Investiture Ceremonies, November 2022

Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM presented more than 100 Queenslanders with Australian Honours and Awards across five ceremonies at Government House from 18 - 22 November, 2022.