Governor grants Royal Assent to Bills
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Monday 08 March 2021
This afternoon, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, received the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, accompanied by Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie and Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr Michael Watkin for the presentation of the following three Bills, to which the Governor granted Assent:
Appropriation (Parliament) (2020–2021) Bill 2021: A bill for an Act authorising the Treasurer to pay amounts from the consolidated fund for the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary service for the financial years starting 1 July 2020 and 1 July 2021;
The Governor of Queensland, His Excellency The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, is the personal representative of The Queen who is the Head of State in Queensland.
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Bundaberg is full of positive news and that is something to celebrate, which is why we are bringing you a weekly dose of good news stories from around the region.
Here are just some of the things that happened recently that made us smile.
WHISKY BUSINESS: New club serving neat tasting concept
Whether you drink it neat, on the rocks or mixed whisky lovers of Bundaberg now have a reason to toast with a new club in town.
Local pals Tai Burgess and Shane Chung are the faces behind the Bundaberg Whisky Club – a social experience that offers members a selection of world-class whiskys for their tasting pleasure.
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Subscriber only You could say a Bundaberg artist has had a brush with royalty after meeting with The Governor of Queensland to give his Excellency one of her paintings. Kalkadoon artist Brooke Sutton attended an event that was held to welcome his Excellency, the Honourable Paul de Jersey and celebrate the prosperity of the Bundaberg region. Ms Sutton who is also the sister of Aboriginal artist Chern ee Sutton said it was an honour to meet with his Excellency and tell him the meaning behind her gifted seaside piece. It was such a privilege to meet his Excellency and talk to him about my painting Wani Wani Watina in the Kalkadoon language which means to play side-by-side, Ms Sutton said.
25 February
Governor s Program
The Governor’s Official Program is comprised of a wide range of constitutional and legal duties and ceremonial and community engagements. Each year, the Governor hosts thousands of visitors to Government House to take part in investiture and award ceremonies, Open Days, receptions and meetings, and travels widely throughout Queensland to support the activities of Patron groups. View a chronological record of the Governor’s daily program below. Back to all events
Thursday 25 February 2021
On Thursday, in the afternoon, at Parliament House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.