Speeches for 2008
Reception in the Members' Hall
Parliament House, Canberra
5 September 2008
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Swearing-in Ceremony as Governor-General
Parliament House, Canberra
5 September 2008
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Farewell dinner for the Chief Justice of the High Court
Government House, Canberra
27 August 2008
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Australian Defence Force Farewell Ceremony
Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Russell
27 August 2008
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Farewell speech to Members of Federal Parliament and partners
Members Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
26 August 2008
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Farewell speech to dinner hosted by the Prime Minister
Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
26 August 2008
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Investiture of Australian Honours and Awards
Government House, Canberra
14 August 2008
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Afternoon tea with staff of the Australian High Commission
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4 August 2008
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Open the refurbished Holola Youth Development Centre
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4 August 2008
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Dinner hosted by the Hon Dr Allan Marat, Acting Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Parliament House, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
3 August 2008
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Morning tea for Youth Ambassadors and Volunteers, ADF and AFP personnel
Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga
31 July 2008
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Address to Ship’s Company of HMAS Ballarat
Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga
31 July 2008
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Reception for Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellows
Government House, Canberra
28 July 2008
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Visit to the Tingalpa Wetlands and Bulimba Creek Sustainability Centre
Bulimba Creek, Brisbane
22 July 2008
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Farewell Reception hosted by the Governor of Queensland
Government House, Brisbane
22 July 2008
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Reception for the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust
Admiralty House, Sydney
18 July 2008
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Morning tea to thank those involved in the refurbishment of Admiralty House
Admiralty House, Sydney
16 July 2008
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Farewell Reception hosted by the Premier of New South Wales
Governor Macquarie Tower, Sydney
16 July 2008
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Launch the Centre for Social Impact
University of New South Wales, Sydney
15 July 2008
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Morning Tea for the Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School
Admiralty House, Sydney
15 July 2008
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Welcome Home Parade for Iraq Deployment - 1st Brigade
Darwin, Northern Territory
5 July 2008
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Presentation of Unit Guidon to the 1st Aviation Regiment
Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT
4 July 2008
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Farewell Reception Hosted by the Premier of Western Australia
Parliament House, Perth
30 June 2008
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Launch of ‘From Slate To Cyber-Space’: Hale School - 150 Years
Government House, Perth
28 June 2008
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Order of Australia Investiture Ceremony for Special Air Service Regiment
Campbell Barracks Swanbourne, WA
26 June 2008
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Dinner to farewell the Board of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Government House, Canberra
24 June 2008
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Opening of the 2008 Alliance of Girls' Schools Conference
Canberra Girls Grammar School, ACT
20 June 2008
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Reception for the 2008 Biennale of Sydney
Admiralty House, Sydney
19 June 2008
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Dinner for the Federal Ministry
Government House, Canberra
17 June 2008
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Acceptance of the Address-in-Reply from the House of Representatives
Government House, Canberra
17 June 2008
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Eulogy for General Sir Francis Hassett
ANZAC Memorial Chapel, Duntroon, Canberra
17 June 2008
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Farewell Reception hosted by the Premier of Tasmania, the Hon David Bartlett MP
Parliament House, Hobart
5 June 2008
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Presentation of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia's Clarke Medal
Government House, Hobart
5 June 2008
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Visit to Vision Australia Head Office
Vision Australia Victoria Head Office, Melbourne
3 June 2008
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Inaugural Bomber Command Annual Commemoration Day
Australian War Memorial, Canberra
1 June 2008
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Investiture – The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
Government House, Canberra
28 May 2008
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Opening of the Dugong Beach Resort
Dugong Beach Resort, Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory
17 May 2008
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Remembrance Service and presentation of Honour Title to 102nd Field Battery RAA
Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery National Memorial, Mount Pleasant, Canberra
14 May 2008
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Reception for the Australian Global Foundation
Admiralty House, Sydney
13 May 2008
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Launch the Myer Foundation Melanesia Program in Canberra
Lobby Restaurant, Parkes, ACT
13 May 2008
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Open the Future Summit 2008
Hilton Hotel, Sydney
12 May 2008
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2008 Australian Construction Achievement Award
Sofitel Hotel, Melbourne
9 May 2008
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Service of Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea
Australian-American Memorial, Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Canberra
8 May 2008
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Dinner for Australian Bravery Decorations Council
Government House, Canberra
7 May 2008
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Visit to Bahan Water Reclamation Treatment Facility
Israel
1 May 2008
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Dinner to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel
Jerusalem, Israel
29 April 2008
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Dedicate the Park of the Australian Soldier
Be’er-Sheva, Israel
28 April 2008
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Official Welcome: State Visit to Israel
Jerusalem, Israel
28 April 2008
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Reception for World War II Veterans
King David Hotel, Jerusalem
27 April 2008
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan
25 April 2008
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ANZAC Day Message
Broadcast on ABC Television
25 April 2008
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Reception to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen
Government House, Canberra
21 April 2008
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Opening session of 2020 Summit
Parliament House, Canberra
19 April 2008
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Leo Mahony Memorial Dinner - United Services Institute of the ACT
Australian Defence College, Weston Creek, ACT
15 April 2008
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Launch the Staff Donation Initiative for the Kokoda Track Foundation
Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Keltie St, Woden, ACT
15 April 2008
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Presentation of the 2007 Gloucester Cup to HMAS RANKIN
Fleet Base West, HMAS STIRLING
8 April 2008
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Open Rolly and Kerry Tasker’s Australian Sailing Museum
Mandurah, WA
7 April 2008
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National Gallery of Australia Foundation Dinner
West Perth, WA
7 April 2008
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Choral evensong to farewell the Villers-Bretonneux Cross
St George’s Cathedral, Perth, WA
6 April 2008
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Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Scarborough Beach, WA
5 April 2008
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Visit to Royal Flying Doctor Service Operational Base
Adelaide Airport, South Australia
3 April 2008
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Opening the 2nd International Salinity Forum
Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia
31 March 2008
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Unveiling of bust of Tom Kruse MBE
Birdwood Motor Museum, South Australia
30 March 2008
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Launch of ‘The Story of Angus in Australia’
Sydney Showground, NSW
28 March 2008
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Luncheon in support of CanAssist (formerly the Cancer Patients Assistance Society)
Doyle’s Restaurant, Circular Quay, Sydney
27 March 2008
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Reception for Vision Australia
Admiralty House, Sydney
27 March 2008
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Launch of the Royal Agricultural Society Foundation
Sydney Showground, NSW
26 March 2008
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Opening the 2008 Royal Easter Show
Sydney Showground, NSW
26 March 2008
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Reception for Essere
Admiralty House, Sydney
25 March 2008
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Reception for the Outdoor Education Group
Government House, Canberra
20 March 2008
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Reception for the International Congress of the Carbine Club
Government House, Canberra
18 March 2008
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2008 Australian Rowing Championships and Interstate Regatta
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith, NSW
9 March 2008
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Open the National Session of the International Leadership Alumni Conference
Australian National University, Canberra
6 March 2008
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Garden Party for Members of the Diplomatic Corps
Government House, Canberra
6 March 2008
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Opening of the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
Queanbeyan, New South Wales
1 March 2008
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Memorial Service at the B Company 8RAR Reunion
Ballarat, Victoria
28 February 2008
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The Angus Mitchell Oration 'Honour the Volunteer', Rotary Club of Melbourne Luncheon
The Windsor Hotel, Melbourne
27 February 2008
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Dinner for the Council of the Order of Australia
Government House, Canberra
19 February 2008
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Launch of Memorials Design Competition
Parliament House, Canberra
18 February 2008
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State Dinner in honour of the Governor-General of New Zealand
Government House, Canberra
18 February 2008
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Dinner for Order of Australia Association National Conference
Parliament House, Canberra
16 February 2008
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Bravery Commemorative Service of Remembrance
Government House, Canberra
16 February 2008
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Reception for Order of Australia Association National Conference
Government House, Canberra
15 February 2008
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Reception for Snowy Hydro SouthCare Aero-medical and Rescue Helicopter
Government House, Canberra
14 February 2008
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The Opening of the First Session of the Forty-Second Commonwealth Parliament
Parliament House, Canberra
12 February 2008
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Thuringowa Youth Civic Reception
Tony Ireland Stadium, Thuringowa
10 February 2008
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Annual Dinner of the Royal Australian Regiment Association (QLD Divison)
Returned and Services League Club, Townsville
9 February 2008
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Parade for the 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Royal Australian Regiment
The Strand, Townsville
9 February 2008
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Townsville Civic Reception
Jupiters Hotel Ballroom, Townsville
8 February 2008
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Launch of the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2008 Year Book Australia
ABS House, Canberra
7 February 2008
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Reception for the Boys' Brigade Australia and presentation of The Queen’s Award
Government House, Canberra
7 February 2008
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Luncheon with Australian Public Service Secretaries and Agency Heads in honour of Dr Peter Shergold AC
Government House, Canberra
6 February 2008
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Lord's Taverners ACT 1948 Invincibles Dinner
Sir Donald Bradman Pavilion, Manuka Oval, Canberra
29 January 2008
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Australia Day Message to the Nation
Government House, Canberra
26 January 2008
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Luncheon for the Australian of the Year Finalists and Sponsors
Government House, Canberra
25 January 2008
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Morning Tea for Students Attending the Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School
Admiralty House, Sydney
19 January 2008
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