Queen's Baton arrives in Queensland - 101 days to go until Commonwealth Games
Published Sunday, 24 December, 2017 at 08:15 AM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk
The arrival of the Queen’s Baton in Queensland today marks 101 days to the start of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said today.
“It’s fitting tomorrow - Christmas Day - will be 100 days to the biggest gift to Queensland – our biggest ever event, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be the biggest event in Queensland’s history,” the Premier said.
“It will be our opportunity – and the opportunity of thousands of elite athletes – to shine in front of the world.”
The Premier said the Queen’s Baton Relay was an opportunity for Australians to get involved and excited about the Games.
“After arriving in Brisbane this morning, the Baton’s first stop for the Queen’s Baton Relay in Australia is the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day,” she said.
It will travel over 40,000 kilometres through every Australian state and territory with the Baton to be carried by about 3800 Australians.
“After travelling through all other states and territories, the Queen’s Baton will spend its final 33 days in Queensland.
“Arriving into the Torres Strait before making its way south, it will showcase to the world the many landscapes of our great state – from the tropical coastal areas to lush rainforests and our beautiful outback.”
“More than 1800 batonbearers who were nominated by their community will carry the Queen’s Baton throughout Queensland. The oldest is 100-year-old Mr Bill Bruce from Nebo and the youngest is Corbin Easton from Caloundra who is 10-years-old.”
The Relay started on Commonwealth Day, Monday 13 March 2017, at Buckingham Palace when Her Majesty’s message was put inside of the Baton.
The distinctive design of the GC2018 Queen’s Baton captures the boundless energy of the Gold Coast. In form and inspiration, the Baton is a symbol of our past, present and future.
The Queen’s Baton arrives on the Gold Coast for the XXI Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on 4 April 2018, where HRH The Prince of Wales will remove Her Majesty’s message from the Baton and read it aloud to declare the Games open.
Batonbearers, community events and the streets the Queen’s Baton will travel along are available at gc2018.com/qbr
The Queensland dates for the baton relay are:
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Brisbane International |
6 Jan 2018 - 7 Jan 2018 |
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North Stradbroke Island |
8 Jan 2018 - 8 Jan 2018 |
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Magic Millions Barrier Draw |
9 Jan 2018 - 9 Jan 2018 |
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Palm Island |
10 Jan 2018 - 10 Jan 2018 |
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Natural Bridge |
12 Jan 2018 - 12 Jan 2018 |
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SkyPoint |
12 Jan 2018 - 12 Jan 2018 |
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Horn Island |
3 Mar 2018 - 3 Mar 2018 |
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Thursday Island |
3 Mar 2018 - 3 Mar 2018 |
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Hammond Island |
3 Mar 2018 - 3 Mar 2018 |
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Injinoo |
4 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2018 |
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Umagico |
4 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2018 |
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Bamaga |
4 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2018 |
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New Mapoon |
4 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2018 |
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Seisia |
4 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2018 |
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Cooktown |
5 Mar 2018 - 5 Mar 2018 |
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Mount Isa |
6 Mar 2018 - 6 Mar 2018 |
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Cloncurry |
6 Mar 2018 - 6 Mar 2018 |
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Birdsville |
7 Mar 2018 - 7 Mar 2018 |
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Roma |
7 Mar 2018 - 7 Mar 2018 |
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Mitchell |
8 Mar 2018 - 8 Mar 2018 |
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Morven |
8 Mar 2018 - 8 Mar 2018 |
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Charleville |
8 Mar 2018 - 8 Mar 2018 |
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Tambo |
9 Mar 2018 - 9 Mar 2018 |
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Augathella |
9 Mar 2018 - 9 Mar 2018 |
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Blackall |
9 Mar 2018 - 9 Mar 2018 |
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Barcaldine |
10 Mar 2018 - 10 Mar 2018 |
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Ilfracombe |
10 Mar 2018 - 10 Mar 2018 |
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Longreach |
10 Mar 2018 - 10 Mar 2018 |
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Winton |
11 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2018 |
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Hughenden |
11 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2018 |
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Prairie |
12 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2018 |
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Pentland |
12 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2018 |
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Homestead |
12 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2018 |
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Charters Towers |
12 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2018 |
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Tully River |
13 Mar 2018 - 13 Mar 2018 |
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Paronella Park |
13 Mar 2018 - 13 Mar 2018 |
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Ravenshoe |
14 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2018 |
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Atherton |
14 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2018 |
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Tolga |
14 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2018 |
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Mareeba |
14 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2018 |
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Daintree |
14 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2018 |
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Cairns |
15 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2018 |
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Cairns |
16 Mar 2018 - 16 Mar 2018 |
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Yarrabah |
17 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2018 |
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Cairns |
17 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2018 |
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Innisfail |
17 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2018 |
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Mission Beach |
17 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2018 |
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Tully |
17 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2018 |
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Cardwell |
18 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018 |
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Ingham |
18 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018 |
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Townsville |
18 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018 |
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Townsville |
19 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2018 |
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Ayr |
19 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2018 |
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Bowen |
19 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2018 |
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Airlie Beach |
19 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2018 |
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Whitsunday Islands |
20 Mar 2018 - 20 Mar 2018 |
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Mackay |
20 Mar 2018 - 20 Mar 2018 |
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Nebo |
21 Mar 2018 - 21 Mar 2018 |
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Coppabella |
21 Mar 2018 - 21 Mar 2018 |
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Moranbah |
21 Mar 2018 - 21 Mar 2018 |
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Clermont |
21 Mar 2018 - 21 Mar 2018 |
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Capella |
22 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2018 |
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Anakie |
22 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2018 |
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Emerald |
22 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2018 |
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Blackwater |
23 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
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Bluff |
23 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
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Dingo |
23 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
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Duaringa |
23 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
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Rockhampton |
23 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
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Yeppoon |
23 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
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Gladstone |
24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018 |
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Miriam Vale |
24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018 |
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1770 |
24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018 |
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Agnes Water |
24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018 |
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Bundaberg |
24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018 |
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Fraser Island |
25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2018 |
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Hervey Bay |
25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2018 |
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Maryborough |
25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2018 |
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Gympie |
26 Mar 2018 - 26 Mar 2018 |
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Noosa |
26 Mar 2018 - 26 Mar 2018 |
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Caloundra |
27 Mar 2018 - 27 Mar 2018 |
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Kilcoy |
27 Mar 2018 - 27 Mar 2018 |
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Kingaroy |
27 Mar 2018 - 27 Mar 2018 |
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Oakey |
28 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2018 |
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Dalby |
28 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2018 |
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Toowoomba |
28 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2018 |
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Warwick |
29 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
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Gatton |
29 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
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Ipswich |
29 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
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Brisbane |
30 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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Redcliffe |
30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
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Brighton, Sandgate |
30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
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Shorncliffe |
30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
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Chermside |
30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
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Paddington, Milton |
30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
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Toowong, Indooroopilly |
30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
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Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood |
30 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
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Cleveland |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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Griffith University Nathan campus |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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Holland Park |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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Kangaroo Point |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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Teneriffe |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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New Farm, Fortitude Valley |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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Brisbane City |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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South Bank |
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
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Tamborine Mountain |
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2018 |
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Daisy Hill |
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2018 |
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Beenleigh |
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2018 |
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Upper Coomera |
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2018 |
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Helensvale |
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2018 |
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Hope Island |
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2018 |
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Paradise Point |
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2018 |
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Runaway Bay |
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2018 |
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Labrador |
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2018 |
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Southport |
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2018 |
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Highland Park, Nerang |
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2018 |
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Ashmore, Bundall |
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2018 |
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Coolangatta |
3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2018 |
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Tugun, Currumbin |
3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2018 |
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Palm Beach |
3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2018 |
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Burleigh Heads |
3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2018 |
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Robina |
3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2018 |
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Nobby Beach, Mermaid Beach |
3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2018 |
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Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise |
3 Apr 2018 - 3 Apr 2018 |
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Surfers Paradise |
4 Apr 2018 - 4 Apr 2018 |
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Griffith University Gold Coast campus |
4 Apr 2018 - 4 Apr 2018 |
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Main Beach |
4 Apr 2018 - 4 Apr 2018 |
Media contact: Kirby Anderson (Premier’s office) 0417 263 791