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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Ingham Community Morning Tea /
Member for Hinchinbrook, Mayor Jayo, ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys. Kaye and I are delighted to be with you all in Ingham today. We are particularly excited so many school...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Ingham State School /
Member for Hinchinbrook; Mayor Jayo; Principal, Mr Barnes; teachers, staff and students of Ingham State School. I thank the students for the acknowledgement of country this...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Tully State School /
Member for Kennedy, Mr Katter; Mayor Nolan and Mrs Nolan; Tully State School Principal, Ms Sloan; St Clare’s School Principal, Ms Harney; teachers, staff and students of Tully...
Read speechOfficial Opening of St John's Anglican College Redeveloped Sports Centre /
Cr Owen, representing the Lord Mayor; Federal Member for Oxley; Your Grace; College Chair; Principal, Mrs McIvor; all wonderful members of the St John’s Anglican College family,...
Read speechMorning Tea for the Board of Queensland Meals on Wheels /
Kaye and I welcome you warmly today to one of the first official events at Government House since COVID-related restrictions were recently eased. For decades, Meals on Wheels...
Read speechAfternoon Tea in Support of the of the Queensland Country Women’s Association and the Public Rural Crisis Fund /
Speech delivered by Official Secretary: Patron of the Queensland Country Women’s Association, Mrs Kaye de Jersey; Your Excellency; QCWA President, Mrs Christine King;...
Read speechOfficial Launch of the Second Edition of the ‘Birds of the Fernberg Estate’ Publication /
Ladies and gentlemen, Kaye and I welcome you all most warmly to Government House today. Today marks our first substantial reception since COVID-19 restrictions were imposed. Life...
Read speechOfficial Opening of the Wesley Medical Research COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Centre /
Thank you, Chair, for your kind welcome. I too acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Brisbane and extend respectful greetings to Elders and emerging leaders. As...
Read speechGoondiwindi Community Morning Tea /
Mayor, ladies and gentlemen, student leaders, it is a great honour to join you today. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Goondiwindi, the Bigambul...
Read speechBreakfast for Trade and Industry Representatives in Goondiwindi /
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for taking the time to be here this morning. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Goondiwindi, and extend respectful...
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