On Thursday, in the morning, at Herston, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD officiated at the reopening of the restored Edith Cavell Building, addressed guests and unveiled a plaque.
Following, at Government House, Her Excellency greeted members of Alzheimer’s Queensland – Garden City Multi Service Centre for a guided tour of the House and Gardens.
Following, at 1 William Street, Her Excellency presided over a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon, at the Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills, Her Excellency attended the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) 2022 High Tea and addressed guests.
Following, at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the House and Gardens.
In the evening, at the Brisbane Show Grounds, Bowen Hills, Her Excellency attended the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) Cabin
Agriculture shows have been handed a lifeline by the federal government with additional funding committed to support operators and showmen and women struggling through a second consecutive year of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
9 December
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
Wednesday 09 December 2020
On Wednesday, in the morning, at Government House, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC received a telephone call from President, the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, the Honourable Justice David Thomas, for an update on the 2021 Royal Queensland Show.