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Media and Speeches

The then Governor-General spoke at the majority of events he attended. A selection of speeches is published below.

16 January 2021

Vale Mr Michael Bryce AM AE

18 December 2020

Vale Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery AC AO (Mil), CVO, MC (Retd)

17 December 2020

Yarralumla Primary School Year 6 Graduation Ceremony, Canberra [Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley]

15 December 2020

Musica Viva's 75th Anniversary Celebration, Government House

11 December 2020

Unveiling of Sir John McEwen Sculpture, Canberra

11 December 2020

National Federation Reform Council Meeting, Old Parliament House, Canberra

6 December 2020

Australian Defence Force Academy Graduation Parade, Canberra

4 December 2020

Gallipoli Scholarship Fund Reception, Government House

3 December 2020

The Shepherd Centre [virtual] Graduation Ceremony, Canberra [Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley]

2 December 2020

RMC Duntroon Graduation Parade, Canberra

1 December 2020

Investiture Ceremony for Ordinary Seaman Edward 'Teddy' Sheean VC, Government House

27 November 2020

New Colombo Plan 2021 Scholarships Awards Presentation Ceremony, Canberra [virtual event]

26 November 2020

Project Independence Reception, Government House

26 November 2020

Launch of 'For Gallantry: Australians awarded the George Cross and the Cross of Valour', Australian War Memorial, Canberra

25 November 2020

Children's Cancer Institute Reception, Admiralty House

19 November 2020

Investiture of Ms Ruth Dhurrkay SC, community of Galiwinku on Elcho Island, East Arnhem Land

12 November 2020

Australian Cancer Research Foundation Reception, Government House

6 November 2020

Launch of 'The economic impact of stroke in Australia, 2020' report [virtual event]

5 November 2020

Australian Mental Health Prize Ceremony [virtual event]

30 October 2020

Morning Tea to celebrate 'The Year of the Nurse and Midwife', Government House