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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Moranbah Miners’ Memorial Visit and Wreath Laying /
Madam Mayor; Deputy Mayor and fellow members of the Miners’ Memorial Committee; first responders; ladies and gentlemen. I at one acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands,...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Boyne Island State School /
Mr Mayor; Principal, Mr Hurst; staff and students of the wonderful Boyne Island State School. I too acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands, and extend respectful...
Read speechOfficial Visit to Toolooa State High School /
Mr Mayor; Principal, Mr Harrison; members of the Toolooa State High School community. Kaye and I are delighted to be with you this morning as part of our second official visit to...
Read speechRotary Club of South Gladstone 50th Anniversary Dinner /
Thank you, Chair, for your kind introduction. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands and extend respectful greetings to Elders and emerging leaders. Mr...
Read speechGladstone Industry and Chamber of Commerce Breakfast /
Mr Mayor; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for taking time out of your very busy workday to accept the hospitality of Government House. I at once acknowledge...
Read speechGladstone Community Welcome Reception /
Mr Mayor; Councillors; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; girls and boys. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the region, and extend respectful greetings to...
Read speechOfficial Visit to St Helens State School /
Mr Mayor; Deputy Mayor; Principal, Ms Burns-Atkinson; students and staff of St Helens State School. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, and thank Butchulla...
Read speechMaryborough Community Afternoon Tea /
Senator Roberts; Mr Mayor; Deputy Mayor; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; girls and boys. I at once acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands around Maryborough,...
Read speechOfficial Opening of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron’s 136th Sailing Season /
Cr Atwood, representing the Lord Mayor; Member for Lytton, Ms Joan Pease MP; Commander Savvakis; Commodore, Captain Cuneo and fellow Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Board members;...
Read speechAfternoon Tea for the Care Army Queensland /
Kaye and I warmly welcome you all to Government House. We are delighted that Minister O’Rourke, representing the Premier, could be here for this most special occasion, as our...
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