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

17 September 2024

Speech at the re-opening of the Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

11 September 2024

Speech to the Australian Academy of Science 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner

11 September 2024

Speech welcoming the returning Australian Paralympic Team, Mascot

9 September 2024

Speech for the Spring Investitures

23 August 2024

Governor-General to attend Paralympics

19 August 2024

Speech to the National Youth Science Forum Gala Dinner, Australian Parliament House, Canberra

18 August 2024

Speech, Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day, Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Canberra

13 August 2024

Australian Bravery Decorations

12 August 2024

Speech welcoming students to the Together for Humanity National Youth Summit, Parliament House, Canberra

6 August 2024

Speech to graduates of the Fearless Women mentoring program, Government House, Yarralumla

23 July 2024

Speech welcoming the Diplomatic Corps to Government House, Yarralumla

17 July 2024

Address on the 10th anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17

15 July 2024

Governor-General welcomes upcoming Royal Visit

12 July 2024

Announcement of Paralympic Flag Bearers

9 July 2024

NAIDOC Week 2024

3 July 2024

Address to Australian Local Government Association 2024 National General Assembly, National Convention Centre, Canberra ACT

1 July 2024

The Governor-General's Swearing-in speech, Parliament House, Canberra