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Governor grants Assent to Electrical Safety Bill
The Governor received the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie, who presented the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, to which Her Excellency granted Royal Assent.
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Governor grants Assent to councils and antisemitism Bills
Her Excellency has granted Assent to the Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 and the Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill 2026.
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Commonwealth Day 2026: His Majesty The King’s Message
In his Commonwealth Day 2026 message, His Majesty King Charles III calls on Commonwealth nations to unite in facing global challenges and to work together as a force for good, grounded in shared values, sustainability and friendship.
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Governor House hosts IWD Garden Reception
Close to 200 guests gathered in the gardens of Government House on Thursday evening to mark International Women’s Day 2026, bringing together women from across Queensland representing a remarkable breadth of professions, communities and generations.
Garden tour bookings open
Government House looks forward to welcoming more Queenslanders to the beautiful and historic Fernberg Estate in 2026. Bookings are open for our free guided garden tours, offering a rare opportunity to explore heritage landscapes and natural bushland.
Places are limited, so don’t miss out.