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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Morning 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...
Read speechIthaca Creek State School Year 6 Graduation and Farewell Evening /
Federal Member Trevor Evans, the Honourable Arch Bevis, Councillor Peter Matic, Mrs Webb, teachers, students, parents and friends – including no doubt some...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Patrick Estate State School /
Thank you, Mr Marshall, for your kind introduction and welcome. I too acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands, and extend respectful greetings to Elders. I am delighted...
Read speechMorning Tea to Celebrate International Volunteer Day /
Kaye and I are delighted you could join us this morning to mark International Volunteer Day here at Government House. As Patron of Volunteering Queensland, and indeed other...
Read speechMorning Tea for Autism Queensland’s Annual Creative Futures Recognition Awards Ceremony /
Member for Mount Ommaney, Ms Jessica Pugh; Autism Queensland Chairman, Mr Ian Langdon; CEO, Ms Pam Macrosson; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; boys and girls. It is a...
Read speechLyceum Club Brisbane Christmas Morning Tea /
President, Mrs Coleen Andrews and fellow committee members; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. Good morning. It is my great pleasure to attend this special Christmas...
Read speechl Visit to Glenleighden School /
Thank you, Principal Morey, for your kind welcome, and for inviting me to visit your school. Thank you also to the Chair of Speech and Language Development Australia, Mr Peter...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Shorncliffe State School Visit /
Thank you, Principal Rehm and student leaders, for your Acknowledgement of Country and welcome this morning. I, too, at once acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands, and...
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