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Usher of the Black Rod and the Serjeant-at-Arms lead Welcome to Country performers into the Great Hall
Welcome to Country ceremony in the Great Hall
Usher of the Black Rod en route to summon members of the House of Representatives to the Senate chamber
Usher of the Black Rod approaching the House of Representatives chamber
Serjeant-at-Arms leading members to the Senate chamber
Serjeant-at-Arms leading members into the Senate chamber
Swearing-in of state senators
Senator the Hon Stephen Parry elected as President of the Senate
Swearing-in of members of the House of Representatives
The Honourable Tony Smith MP elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Governor-General inspects the Guard
The Usher of the Black Rod and the Serjeant-at-Arms escort the Governor-General
The Usher of the Black Rod announces the Governor-General
The Usher of the Black Rod arriving to summon members to the Senate chamber for the Governor-General's opening address
Members of the House of Representatives being led by the Serjeant-at-Arms
The Governor-General delivers his opening speech
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