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

24 June 2026

National General Assembly of Local Government Conference

23 June 2026

Australian War Memorial Atrium and Anzac Hall Official Opening

23 June 2026

The Governor-General acknowledges the passing of former President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

21 June 2026

Midwinter 2026 Honours List: Australian Antarctic Medal

9 June 2026

Supporting Men's Health Week with the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia

8 June 2026

Fight MND Big Freeze

8 June 2026

Transcript - ABC 730 interview on Richard Scolyer AO, Neale Daniher and The King's Birthday Honours List

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