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8 March
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
Monday 08 March 2021
On Monday, in the morning, at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane City, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC and Mrs Kaye de Jersey attended the Commonwealth Day multi-faith event, and the Governor read the 2021 Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty The Queen.
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;