it is my great pleasure on behalf of the Freemasons of Queensland to extend sincere fraternal greetings and congratulations to you, on the occasion of your proclamation as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of NSW and the ACT. I have no doubt that your commitment and enthusiasm for the genuine principles of freemasonry will continue to engender support from your brethren and continue the upward trajectory of freemasonry in your jurisdiction.

I also extend hearty congratulations to your Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters, who together with the Grand Officers about to be invested will take up the many challenges and opportunities in the year ahead.

May you enjoy good health and strength in undertaking the many duties required of you and in promoting peace, harmony and prosperity in the journey ahead.