Marise Payne has told a Senate committee the assessment of visas for Australia's support staff in Afghanistan - whose lives they say are at risk - will continue as normal.
29 May
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
Saturday 29 May 2021
On Saturday, in the morning, at the Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Square, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC was represented by Honorary Aide-de-Camp, Commander Peter Tedman DSM OAM at the Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) 2021 Indigenous Veterans’ Ceremony, and laid the first wreath.
Governor presents Australian honours and awards (3)
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Tuesday 11 May 2021
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, today presented Australian Honours and Awards to the following Queenslanders:
MR PETER BARRY KEARNS
Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division
For significant service to education, particularly to adult and lifelong learning, including as member, board member, special advisor and fellow for several lifelong learning and social heritage organisations, as founder and director of PASCAL International Exchanges, and through contributions in the field to UNESCO, the Australian Learning Community Network and the Australian College of Educators.