20 September

On Friday, in the morning, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC welcomed the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland, and hosted a breakfast for overnight guests in support of Regional Queensland, and the Governor addressed guests.

Following, guests departed Government House.

Following, at Government House, the Governor and Mrs de Jersey welcomed the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland, who presented her proposed appointment as Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for Cross River Rail.  His Excellency officiated at a formal ceremony for the swearing-in of the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for Cross River Rail and presided at a special meeting of the Executive Council.

In the afternoon, at Parliament House, Brisbane, His Excellency attended the Order of Australia Association Queensland Branch's 2019 Secondary School Citizenship Awards, and the Governor addressed guests and presented awards.

In the evening, at the United Service Club, Spring Hill, His Excellency attended the 2019 Patron’s Dinner, and the Governor addressed guests.