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Governor visits Julia Creek in North West Queensland
The Governor met with residents, schoolchildren, local representatives and frontline medical workers in Julia Creek during a Vice-Regal visit to the State’s North West, in keeping with her pledge to visit Queenslanders where they live.
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Governor visits Cloncurry in North West Queensland
The Governor has visited Cloncurry as part of a Vice-Regal visit to North West Queensland, in keeping with her pledge at swearing-in to visit Queenslanders where they live, and talk with members of local communities about the things that matter to them.
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Governor grants Royal Assent to four Bills - 28 March 2024
On Thursday 28 March, Her Excellency received the Acting Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Michael Ries, for the presentation of four Bills for Assent.
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Australian Bravery Decorations March 2024
The Governor has acknowledged the courage and selfless sacrifice of the 22 Queenslanders named in the latest Australian Bravery Decorations announced by the Governor-General this evening.
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Royal Assent granted to four Bills - 18 March 2024
On Monday 18 March, Her Excellency received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Mr Curtis Pitt MP, Deputy Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Michael Ries and Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr Michael Watkin for the presentation of one Appropriation Bill and three Bills for Assent.
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Governor attends Commonwealth Day multi-faith service
Her Excellency marked Commonwealth Day by attending a multi-faith service at St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane.
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His Majesty The King's 2024 Commonwealth Day Message
His Majesty King Charles III has released a message to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2024, which marks the 75th anniversary of The Commonwealth. In his message, which the Governor will deliver at a Commonwealth Day multi faith service on Tuesday 12 March, The King calls on the Commonwealth family of free and independent nations to continue to work together to build resilience and respond to global challenges.
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Governor grants Royal Assent to three Bills
Her Excellency received Mr Neil Laurie, Clerk of the Parliament, and granted Royal Assent to three Bills. The granting of Royal Assent is an integral step in the legislative process.
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Vice-Regal couple visit North Burnett region
The Governor and Professor Nimmo have undertaken an official visit to the North Burnett region of Queensland.
