Media and Speeches

The Governor-General speaks at the majority of the events that they attend and a selection of speeches is published below. This is not a representation of all of the Governor-General’s speeches or remarks. To get a more holistic sense of the Governor-General’s program, you can view a daily program here or follow the Governor-General on Facebook or Instagram

18 September 2026

Governor-General Visits the Merimbula War Memorial

17 September 2026

Governor-General Meets with Eurobodalla Shire Council's Local Innovators

16 September 2026

Governor-General Spends Time with Business, Community and Service Leaders Across the Eurobodalla Region

15 September 2026

Australia Nepal Friendship Society

15 September 2026

Vale Jim Frecklington MVO OAM

14 September 2026

Vale The Honourable Mary Gaudron KC

1 September 2026

Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Bravery Garden and The Australian Bravery Decorations - Wattle Day 2026 list

1 September 2026

Governor-General announces Australian Bravery Decorations - Wattle Day 2026

27 August 2026

The Governor-General acknowledges the catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal and China

21 August 2026

2GB's 100th anniversary, interview with Mark Levy

18 August 2026

Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Service

27 July 2026

Bilateral Lunch hosted by President Connolly

25 July 2026

Gairdín Rósanna na hÉireann Dedication and Reception

24 July 2026

Commonwealth Games ABC radio interview with Hamish MacDonald

17 July 2026

Governor-General to visit Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Latvia

14 July 2026

Life Unleashed Integra Service Dogs 10th Anniversary Celebration

13 July 2026

State Funeral of Professor Richard Scolyer AO

6 July 2026

Hands Across Canberra Heroes

30 June 2026

Sisters of Charity Scholarship Foundation Tertiary Scholarship Program

24 June 2026

National General Assembly of Local Government Conference