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 Richmond State School /
I am pleased that I am visiting Richmond State School for the second time in six months – on this occasion as part of our annual Regional Government House program – where for a...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Camooweal State School /
Good afternoon and thank you for such a warm welcome. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Camooweal, and extend respectful greetings to Elders and...
Read speechHughenden Community Afternoon Tea Hosted by the Queensland Country Women’s Association /
It is with great pleasure that Kaye and I return to the delightful town of Hughenden, this time, as part of our annual Regional Government House program. I at once acknowledge the...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Hughenden State School /
Hello everyone, thank you so much for the warm welcome. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Hughenden, and extend respectful greetings to Elders and...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Mornington Island State School /
Thank you for your very warm welcome. I acknowledge the traditional owners of Mornington Island and its surrounding seas, the Lardil people, and extend respectful greetings to...
Read speechVisit to Mount Isa Royal Flying Doctor Service /
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great honour, with Kaye, to be with you this evening. In doing so we join a proud succession of Governors who have visited the Mount Isa operations...
Read speechCloncurry Community Lunch /
Good afternoon. Kaye and I are delighted to be back in Cloncurry where a warm welcome always awaits. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Cloncurry,...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Cloncurry State School /
Hello everyone, and thank you for the warm welcome. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Cloncurry, and extend respectful greetings to Elders and...
Read speechDajarra Community Morning Tea /
Good morning. Thank you for such a warm welcome. It is my pleasure to be in Dajarra as part of Regional Government House. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of these...
Read speechMount Isa Emergency Services Afternoon Tea /
Thank you, Mr Everden, for your kind welcome and introduction this afternoon. It has been a great honour to tour the Police and Fire Stations in Mount Isa today and meet so many...
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