Speeches
The Governor is invited to speak at a wide range of significant official, ceremonial and community events, including the Opening of Parliament, ANZAC Day ceremonies and events for Patron groups. A selection of these speeches is available below in a searchable database.
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Official Visit to Longreach State School /
Mr Mayor; fellow Councillors; Principal, Mr Wells; staff and students of Longreach State School. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands, extending respectful...
Read speechWinton Community Reception /
Mayor Baskett; Councillors; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour to be with you in Winton. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands,...
Read speechOfficial Visit to St Patrick’s Catholic School /
Mr Mayor; Principal, Ms Tully; staff and students of St Patrick’s Catholic School. Thank you all for welcoming me so warmly to your School – and congratulations on that most...
Read speechBirdsville Community Afternoon Tea /
Mayor, Cr Dare; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners and extend respectful greetings to Elders and emerging leaders. In what...
Read speechRoyal Queensland Golf Club Heritage Day Luncheon /
Thank you, Mr Hinton, for your kind introduction. Mr President; Directors; Club Captains; Royal Queensland Golf Club Members. It is a great honour to join you in the Club’s...
Read speechMorning Tea in Support of the 2020 Royal Queensland Show /
RNA President, Justice Thomas and Mrs Thomas; RNA Councillors and supporters; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. Kaye and I are delighted to welcome you here this morning...
Read speechQueensland Seniors Week Morning Tea /
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Government House, your Government House. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Brisbane and extend respectful greetings...
Read speechGovernment House Hosted Business Breakfast /
Member for Hill, Mr Shane Knuth; Member for Kennedy, Mr Bob Katter; Mayor Nolan and Mrs Nolan; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. I at once acknowledge the traditional...
Read speechCommemoration of the Centenary of the El Arish Soldier’s Settlement and Refurbishment of the Cenotaph /
Member for Hill, Mr Shane Knuth; Member for Kennedy, Mr Bob Katter; Mayor Nolan and Mrs Nolan; Councillors; President of the El Arish Community Sports and Recreational...
Read speechInnisfail Community Morning Tea /
Member for Hill, Mr Shane Knuth; Member for Kennedy, Mr Bob Katter; Mayor Nolan and Mrs Nolan; Councillors; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. We are delighted so many...
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