20 October

On Wednesday, in the morning, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC CVO hosted a Private Investiture Ceremony for Captain Joseph William Cleary CSM, and the Governor officiated the ceremony.

In the afternoon, at Government House, His Excellency and Mrs Kaye de Jersey hosted an afternoon tea for the 2021 Country Life Showgirl Awards Finalists and His Excellency addressed guests and presented the finalists with their sashes and badges.

Following, at Government House, His Excellency received the Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie for the presentation of two Bills, to which the Governor granted Assent.

Following, at Government House, His Excellency received President, Australian American Association Brisbane, Mr Mike Harris and Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, Australia American Association Brisbane, Ms Teresa Pokoj.

Following, at Government House, His Excellency received President, Scouts Queensland, Mr Gavin Brady, Acting Chief Commissioner of Scouts Queensland, Ms Jean Clifford OAM, Venturer Scout, Ms Morgan Mayor, Venturer Scout, Mr Alexander Schofield and Venturer Scout, Mr Joseph Hayes.

Following, at Government House, His Excellency received President, the Boy's Brigade Queensland, Mr Gordon Wallace OAM, Deputy President, Mr Aaron Palmer, Deputy President and Executive Chairman, Mr Jason Knight and Member of 1st Logan Company, Mr Levi Yeates.

Following, at Government House, His Excellency and Mrs de Jersey hosted an afternoon reception in support of Vice-Regal Service, Business and Sport Patronages, and His Excellency addressed guests.