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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Australia China Business Council Queensland Branch Chinese New Year Dinner 2021 /
Treasurer; Lord Mayor; Members of Parliament; Australia-China Business Council Queensland President, Mr Stephen Abbott and Members of the Board; distinguished guests; ladies and...
Read speechNational Archives of Australia Advisory Council /
Chair of the National Archives of Australia Advisory Board, Dr Denver Beanland and fellow Council members; distinguished guests, including those from organisations of which I am...
Read speechMorning Tea in Support of the Childers Community /
Mayor, Cr Dempsey; Deputy Mayor, Cr Trevor; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; girls and boys. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands, and extend...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Cordalba State School /
Good morning staff, students and members of the wider Cordalba State School community. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of this region, and extend respectful greetings...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Gin Gin State School /
Mayor, Cr Dempsey; Principal, Mr Fritz; staff, students and supporters of Gin Gin State School. I too acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands, and extend respectful...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Kalkie State School /
Mayor, Cr Dempsey; Principal, Mrs Findlay; staff; student leaders; girls and boys; members of the Kalkie State School family. I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners and...
Read speechAfternoon Reception in Support of the Bundaberg Community /
Mayor, Cr Jack Dempsey and Mrs Dempsey; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; girls and boys. I at once acknowledge the traditions owners of these lands, and extend...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Mansfield State High School /
Member for Mansfield, Ms Corinne McMillan; former Member of the Executive Council of Queensland, the Honourable Phil Reeves; Principal, Mrs Karen Tanks; distinguished guests;...
Read speechScouts Queensland 2020 Adult Recognition Awards and Youth Awards /
Chief Commissioner, Mr Daryl Scott; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, girls and boys. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Rainworth State School for the 2021 Induction Ceremony for School Leaders /
Principal, Mrs Martin; distinguished guests; staff, students and supporters of Rainworth State School. Thank you all for welcoming me back to wonderful Rainworth State School...
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