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

15 March 2026

State Dinner in honour of Their Majesties The King and Queen of Denmark

14 March 2026

Army 125th Birthday, Royal Military College

10 March 2026

Opening of the NSW Law Term and Rededication of the Great Synagogue

10 March 2026

Commonwealth Day Celebration Dinner

9 March 2026

Commonwealth Day Multifaith Celebration

6 March 2026

International Women's Day Reception for Patronages

4 March 2026

50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between Japan and Australia

1 March 2026

Navy 125th Birthday at the Australian War Memorial

1 February 2026

Reception for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

27 January 2026

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

26 January 2026

Radio interview - 2GB with Mark Levy

26 January 2026

National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony

26 January 2026

Governor-General's Australia Day Address to the Nation

25 January 2026

Consecration Ceremony of the Buddhavasa Precinct, Canberra

22 January 2026

National Day of Mourning: Light Will Win – A gathering of unity and remembrance

22 January 2026

Radio interview - National Day of Mourning - ABC Radio Sydney Mornings with Hamish Macdonald

19 January 2026

Multi Faith Leaders dinner at Admiralty House

14 January 2026

90th Anniversary Commemoration of the Maritime Strike of 1936

24 December 2025

SPECIAL HONOURS LIST IN RESPONSE TO THE BONDI TERROR ATTACK

21 December 2025

Night of Unity, Bondi Pavilion