13 September 2024

On Friday, in the morning, at the Cairns Art Gallery, Cairns City, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM hosted an Investiture Ceremony for the following recipients of Australian Honours and Awards announced in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List and the March 2024 Bravery Announcement;

• Mr Philip Gregory Harrison AM;
• Mr John Rosset ACM; Mrs Jo-Ann Patricia Lees OAM; Ms Margaret Jane Maunsell OAM;
• Mr Dylan John Lazzaroni (Commendation for Brave Conduct).

Following, at the Cannon Park Racecourse, Woree, Her Excellency and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD attended the 2024 Cairns Amateurs Carnival Ladies Race Day, and the Governor presented the Governor’s Cup.

In the evening, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo returned to Government House from Official Travel to Cairns Regional Council.