Homepage Find out about theGovernor-General Read the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List The Governor-General has welcomed the official announcement of the Royal visit The Governor-General has announced 41 Australian Bravery Decorations to recognise the courage of 46 people. The February/March 2022 flood events in northern New South Wales and south-east Queensland floods have been declared a nationally significant emergency for the purposes of the National Emergency Medal. Connect with the Governor-General's office Nominate someone for an award in the Order of Australia. Nominations can be submitted at any time during the year. Receive a congratulatory message from His Majesty The King and the Governor-General. Follow the Governor-General on Facebook or Instagram.