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Governor's Message to Parliament on the first sitting day of 2025
Today’s first sitting day of Queensland Parliament for 2025 was marked by the special return of a ceremonial tradition last performed in 2016, with the Governor’s Message to Parliament hand-delivered to the Speaker by Her Excellency’s ‘messenger’, in this case, Honorary Aide-de-Camp Flight Lieutenant Adam Lo OAM.
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Trade mission to strengthen economic and bilateral ties with India
The Governor and Professor Nimmo have co-hosted an afternoon tea at Government House with Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training the Honourable Ros Bates MP ahead of their departure on a trade mission to India to reinforce important economic and bilateral ties with Queensland.
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Celebrating 50 years of Australian Honours and Awards
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Australian Honours system, which was established on 14 February in 1975. Government House hosted a special morning tea to mark the occasion.
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Governor visits Hear and Say Playgroup
As Patron of Hear and Say Her Excellency joined their Ashgrove Playgroup, witnessing first-hand the work they do to fulfil their vision of creating a world where everyone can communicate, connect and live their best lives.
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Governor visits The Springfield Anglican College
In opening the College's new Ironbark Indoor Sports Centre, Her Excellency highlighted its role in fostering education, physical activity, and community in the heart of Ipswich.
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2025 Australia Day Honours List
The Governor has extended her congratulations to the 99 Queenslanders named in the Australia Day 2025 Honours List.
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Governor marks Australia Day in Townsville
The Governor marked Australia Day 2025 at Jezzine Barracks in Townsville, taking part in the traditional Flag Raising ceremony, a Citizenship Awards ceremony and a ceremony to welcome new Australians to our country and state.
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Vice-Regal couple share season's greetings from the Palace
The Governor and Professor Nimmo received much uplifting correspondence over the holiday period, including this handwritten card from the King and Queen.
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Governor Attends Brisbane International Tennis Finals
Her Excellency had the pleasure of attending the Brisbane International tennis tournament, including the thrilling finals held at the Pat Rafter Arena.
