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. 

 

Government House Investiture Ceremonies, 29 April - 1 May 2025

This week, Government House will host six Investiture Ceremonies, recognising more than 107 outstanding Queenslanders for their achievements and service across a wide range of fields, from community leadership and national defence to sporting excellence.

Across all six ceremonies, recipients reflect the remarkable breadth and depth of Australian achievement — a fitting tribute in this special 50th anniversary year of the Australian Honours and Awards system, the pre-eminent way Australians recognise the achievements and service of their fellow citizens.

Each ceremony will be livestreamed via the links below, and on the Governor's Facebook page. 

Ceremony A, 10am Tuesday 29 April 

Ceremony B, 2pm Tuesday 29 April

Ceremony C, 10am Wednesday 30 April

Ceremony D, 2pm Wednesday 30 April

Ceremony E, 10am Thursday 1 May

Ceremony F, 2pm Thursday 1 May

 

Government House Investiture Ceremonies, 16-19 September 2024

 

The Governor will host a series of six Investiture Ceremonies at Government House in Brisbane from Monday to Thursday, 16-19 September 2024.

Over these four days, 104 deserving Queenslanders will be presented with Australian Honours and Awards for their exceptional contributions in areas as diverse as science, community welfare, sport, business, frontline services and first responders, the Australian Defence Force and the arts. Several have been recognised for their bravery and actions in saving the lives of others.

Watch the Livestreams here:

Monday 16 September, 2pm

Tuesday 17 September, 10am

Tuesday 17 September, 2pm

Wednesday 18 September, 10am

Wednesday 18 September, 2pm

Thursday 19 September, 10am

 

Government House Investiture Ceremonies, May 13 - 16  2024

Her Excellency will present more than 130 Queenslanders with Australian Honours and Awards across six separate Investiture Ceremonies at Government House. Ceremonies will be livestreamed as follows:

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Monday 13 May - 2.00pm

Tuesday 14 May - 10.00am

Tuesday 14 May - 2.00pm

Wednesday 15 May - 10.00am

Wednesday 15 May - 2.00pm

Thursday 16 May - 10.00am 

 

Townsville Investiture Ceremony, 22 September 2023

 

 

Government House Investiture Ceremonies, 11 - 14 September 2023

Her Excellency  will present 141 Queenslanders with Australian Honours and Awards across six investiture ceremonies at Government House from 11 – 14 September, 2023.

Ceremonies will be held as follows, with the live streams to be made available below.

Monday 11 September                                 2.00pm

Tuesday 12 September                                10.00am and 2.00pm

Wednesday 13 September                        10.00am and 2.00pm

Thursday 14 September                              10.00am 

 

Ceremony A - Monday 11 September 2023, 2.00pm

 

 

Ceremony B - Tuesday 12 September 2023, 10.00am

 

Ceremony C - Tuesday 12 September 2023, 2.00pm

 

Ceremony D - Wednesday 13 September 2023, 10.00am

 

Ceremony E - Wednesday 13 September 2023, 2.00pm

 

Ceremony F - Thursday 14 September 2023, 10.00am

 

 

Cairns Investiture Ceremony, Friday 8 September 2023

 

 

Government House Investiture Ceremonies, May 2023

 

Investiture Ceremony E - Wednesday 17 May, 2.00pm

 

 

Investiture Ceremony D - Wednesday 17 May, 10.00am

 

Investiture Ceremony C - Tuesday 16 May, 2.00pm

 

 

Investiture Ceremony B - Tuesday 16 May, 10.00am

 

Investiture Ceremony A - Monday 15 May, 2.00pm

 

 

Cairns Investiture Ceremony, 12 May 2023

The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM presented 18 Far North Queenslanders with Australian Honours and Awards at an Investiture Ceremony in Cairns.

 

 

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.