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

11 September 2025

Opening address at the Vietnam Australia Forum, Hanoi, Vietnam

10 September 2025

Speech delivered at Hanoi State Banquet, at the President's Palace, Hanoi

5 September 2025

Mongolia Press Statement

3 September 2025

Speech delivered for Australian National Day, World Expo 2025, Osaka, Japan 

2 September 2025

Speech delivered by Mr Beckett SC, at the Ambassador's Residence, Tokyo, Japan

2 September 2025

Speech delivered at the Ambassador's Residence, Tokyo.

1 September 2025

Australian Bravery Decorations - Wattle Day 2025

28 August 2025

Speech at reception for Wattle Day Association

28 August 2025

Governor-General to visit Japan, Mongolia and Vietnam

22 August 2025

Anna McPhee Oration, Diversity Council of Australia

18 August 2025

Speech at Macular Disease Foundation Australia's Research Awards

15 August 2025

Speech at Children's Book Council of Australia's 2025 Book of the Year Awards

13 August 2025

Speech delivered at the Order of St John Investiture Ceremony

4 August 2025

Speech at a State Banquet in Singapore

31 July 2025

Governor-General to visit Singapore and Sri Lanka

22 July 2025

Remarks to Senators following the re-election of the President of the Senate

22 July 2025

Remarks to Members of the House of Representatives following the re-election of the Speaker of the House

22 July 2025

Speech at the opening of the 48th Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia

17 July 2025

Speech at the investiture of Dr G Yunupingu AC

16 July 2025

Speech at citizenship ceremony at Nhulunbuy Town Hall