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

19 March 2025

Australian Bravery Decorations

10 March 2025

Speech celebrating Commonwealth Day

10 March 2025

His Majesty The King's Commonwealth Day message

7 March 2025

Speech to the UN Women Australia International Women's Day event

3 March 2025

Speech to National Meeting on Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

26 February 2025

Speech, General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarship Reception

14 February 2025

Speech celebrating the 50th anniversary of Australia's Honours system

14 February 2025

Celebrating 50 years - Australian honours system

12 February 2025

Speech to Science Meets Parliament 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner

26 January 2025

Australia Day 2025 National Address

26 January 2025

Australia Day 2025 Honours List

24 January 2025

Reception to honour Australian of the Year finalists and alumni

4 December 2024

Speech to the United Nations Australia Association

3 December 2024

'The Library that Made Me', State Library of New South Wales

30 November 2024

Speech to Paralympics Australia Paralympian of the Year Gala

29 November 2024

Speech to the Law Council of Australia Gala Dinner

28 November 2024

Speech celebrating the 50th anniversary of Defence Science and Technology Group, Government House, Canberra

28 November 2024

Speech to the She Gives roundtable

27 November 2024

Speech to the New Entry Officers’ Course 74 Graduation Parade, HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay

20 November 2024

Speech CEW Bean Foundation Dinner