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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Crows Nest Community Afternoon Tea /
Mayor, Councillor Paul Antonio and fellow Councillors; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; girls and boys. It is a great honour for Kaye and me to host this afternoon’s...
Read speechChinese Club of Queensland Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 /
Thank you, Mr President. Minister Hinchliffe, representing the Premier of Queensland; Justice Mullins, representing the Chief Justice; and Minister Grace; Patron, Peter Lui;...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Aratula State School /
Good morning everyone. It is a great honour to be here with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Principal Butler, staff and students. Thank you to School Captains, Emma Gill and Yasmyn...
Read speechReception for the Royal Queensland Golf Club Centenary Book Launch /
Our President, Mr Andrew Greville and fellow Directors; General Manager, Mr Paul Hinton; the author Dr Ian Lynagh; and rightly proud Members of the Royal Queensland Golf...
Read speechAustralia Day 2020 Flag-Raising Ceremony /
Premier; Minister; Leader of the Opposition; Members of Parliament; Mayor Jenny Hill and fellow Councillors; Service Chiefs; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; girls and...
Read speechQueensland Civil Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) Re-Opening and 10-Year Celebration /
Thank you, Justice Daubney, for your kind introduction. Chief Justice; Attorney-General; Your Honours including the Chief Judge and the Chief Magistrate; Shadow Attorney-General;...
Read speechMorning Tea to Open The Governor’s Courtyard /
Thank you, Official Secretary for, if I may say, those very interesting and pertinent remarks. Kaye and I were greeted to a magnificent scene upon our return to Fernberg last...
Read speechMorning Tea to Open The Governor’s Courtyard /
Speech delivered by Air Commodore Mark Gower AM LVO OAM (Mil), Official Secretary: Good morning Your Excellency, Mrs de Jersey, staff, supporters and contactors of Government...
Read speechConsulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane Chinese New Year Reception /
Speech delivered by the Honourable Chief Justice Catherine Holmes, Acting Governor of Queensland: Minister Hinchliffe, representing the Premier; Leader of the Opposition; Lord...
Read speechGarden Reception to Celebrate Christmas /
Ministers, including Minister Farmer representing the Premier, Mr Speaker, Judges, Heads of Churches, ladies and gentlemen, and our younger Queenslanders… Kaye and I welcome you...
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