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

25 June 2025

Speech to the Australian Local Government Association General Assembly at the National Convention Centre

24 June 2025

Speech for the 50th Anniversary of SBS at Admiralty House

13 June 2025

Speech at reception and Artist in Residence performance for 2MBS Fine Music Sydney at Government House

12 June 2025

Speech at the opening of GOTAT | GUTHATH | 時代の潮目 | TIDES exhibition at the Australian National University

8 June 2025

The King's Birthday 2025 Honours List

7 June 2025

Royal Military College - Duntroon - Trooping The King's Colours

5 June 2025

Speech at Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume Pre-show Reception

3 June 2025

Speech at afternoon tea for Professor John Pollaers OAM, Convenor of University Chancellors Council

1 June 2025

Speech at the Bomber Command Commemoration Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial

30 May 2025

Speech for World MS Day Morning Tea at Government House

30 May 2025

Message from His Majesty The King

29 May 2025

Speech at the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Launch

27 May 2025

Speech for National Reconciliation Week Launch in Burnie, Tasmania

26 May 2025

Speech for the opening of Reflection: 50th Anniversary of the Honours and Awards System at the Royal Australian Mint

23 May 2025

Speech for the Governor of Fukushima reception at the Museum of Australian Democracy

22 May 2025

Speech for Accelerating Women's Leadership with Ms Catherine Fox AM, author of Breaking the Boss Bias

19 May 2025

Speech to the Fiona Wood Foundation

17 May 2025

Speech to Equality Australia for IDAHOBIT Day

6 May 2025

Speech for the Autumn Investitures

25 April 2025

Anzac Day Dawn Service commemorative address