23 February

On Tuesday, in the afternoon, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC and Mrs Kaye de Jersey departed Brisbane for official travel to the Scenic Rim region.

Following, at Beaudesert State High School, the Governor and Mrs de Jersey attended Parade, where His Excellency addressed staff and students, and then toured classrooms.

Following, at the Beaudesert Fire and Rescue Station, the Governor and Mrs de Jersey toured operations and met and thanked personnel for their dedication and service.

Following, at Scenic Rim Regional Council, Beaudesert, the Governor and Mrs de Jersey received a briefing on local issues from the Mayor, Councillors and Council staff, and attended an afternoon tea in support of the Beaudesert community and local industry before touring Beaudesert.

In the evening, at The Centre, Beaudesert, the Governor and Mrs de Jersey attended the official launch of ‘War Stories and Our Town – An Anthology from the Scenic Rim’ at which His Excellency launched the publication and addressed guests, before returning to Brisbane.