Presentation of the Address-in-Reply

Premier, Deputy Premier, Mr Speaker, Members of Parliament and Parliamentary Services.

I, begin by acknowledging the Original Custodians of the lands around Brisbane, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

As the representative of His Majesty The King, I am honoured to extend to you, Mr Speaker, and to the Members of the Parliament of Queensland, my sincere gratitude for the formal Address-in-Reply to the Governor’s Speech, which I delivered at the Opening of the 58th Parliament of Queensland on the 27th of November 2024.

It will be my pleasant duty to convey to His Majesty this expression of loyalty and warm regard from the Members of the Queensland Parliament.

His Majesty remains a strong and unifying presence throughout Queensland, Australia and the nations of the Commonwealth, steadfast in his commitment to service and to our shared democratic values.

Here in Queensland, I encourage all Members of the Legislative Assembly in their endeavours to promote the wellbeing and prosperity of our State.

Speaking for all Queenslanders, I trust that your dedication will yield great success for our State and its people.