ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOVERNOR-GENERAL DESIGNATE

13 April 2008

STATEMENT BY
HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL JEFFERY, AC CVO MC (RETD)
GOVERNOR-GENERAL
OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

I welcome today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of the proposed appointment of the current Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Governor-General from 5 September 2008.

It is a singular privilege and honour to serve the people of Australia as The Queen’s representative and Governor-General of Australia which I have had the privilege of doing over these past five years.

As we move around this great country, Marlena and I will continue to undertake our constitutional and public responsibilities in the remaining four months with the same pride, dedication and energy that we have always done.

Marlena and I send Her Excellency and Mr Michael Bryce every good wish as they prepare to take office later this year.


Government House
Canberra
13 April 2008