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Investiture Ceremonies
The Governor will today present Australian Honours and Awards to distinguished Queenslanders whose courage, leadership and selfless service have saved lives and strengthened community safety.
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, 14 - 21 May 2026
Over the next week, Government House will host seven Investiture Ceremonies, recognising more than 140 outstanding Queenslanders for their achievements and service across a wide range of fields, from community leadership and national defence to sporting excellence.
Across all seven ceremonies, recipients reflect the remarkable breadth and depth of Australian achievement. The Australian Honours and Awards system is 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, 1pm Thursday 14 May
Ceremony D, 10am Tuesday 19 May
Ceremony E, 2pm Tuesday 19 May
Ceremony F, 2pm Wednesday 20 May
Ceremony G, 10am Thursday 22 May
Government House Investiture Ceremonies, 9 - 11 September 2025
Ceremony A, 10am Tuesday 9 September
Ceremony B, 2pm Tuesday 9 September
Ceremony C, 10am Wednesday 10 September
Ceremony D, 2pm Wednesday 10 September
Ceremony E, 10am Thursday 11 September
Ceremony F, 2pm Thursday 11 September
Government House Investiture Ceremonies, 29 April - 1 May 2025
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:
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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