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

14 October 2026

Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) National Conference

14 October 2026

Ceremonial Welcome for His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

11 October 2026

25th Anniversary of Australian Service in Afghanistan

7 October 2026

Governor-General Meets with 1st North Scouts in Shepparton

5 October 2026

Vale Sir William Heseltine GCB GCVO AC QSO

4 October 2026

Vale the Hon Bruce Baird AM

29 September 2026

National Police Remembrance Day and the 20th Anniversary of the National Police Memorial

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