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

8 June 2026

Governor-General congratulates The King's Birthday 2026 Honours List recipients

29 May 2026

Governor-General to visit Samoa and Tuvalu

25 May 2026

Churchill Fellows Medallion Presentation

21 May 2026

Celebrating 50 Years of Canberra Quilters

20 May 2026

National Volunteer Week Celebration

20 May 2026

The Governor-General acknowledges the passing of The Right Reverend the Honourable Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE

18 May 2026

Official launch of the ACRF Spatial Immune Oncology Research Program

15 May 2026

Rotary Australia World Community Service Reception

14 May 2026

Gundagai Memorial

12 May 2026

School Aid Awards Ceremony

12 May 2026

A message of condolence from the Governor-General on the loss of Warrant Officer Lachlan Muddle

9 May 2026

125th Anniversary of the Opening of Federal Parliament

9 May 2026

The King's Message - 125th Anniversary of Australian Federal Parliament Opening

30 April 2026

The Interim Report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was presented to the Governor-General

25 April 2026

Anzac Day Dawn Service in North Bondi

25 April 2026

Governor-General's 2026 Anzac Day Address

16 April 2026

Autumn Investitures

13 April 2026

Australian Bravery Decorations - Bondi Junction 2024 - Honours List Announcement

12 April 2026

Annual Tobruk Sunday Service – The Rats of Tobruk Association

11 April 2026

Bendigo Legacy Club Centenary Celebration