As well as the constitutional duties of the Governor, there are important community, ceremonial and promotional functions associated with the position. These include: 

• opening of the Western Australian Parliament;
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• promoting the State and extending a welcome and hospitality to Heads of State, Ambassadors and other official visitors;
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• conducting Investitures for the presentation of honours and awards under the Australian Honours system;
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• presenting awards and medals to various organisations including Scouts, Guides, Girls and Boys Brigades, Churchill Fellowships, St John Ambulance Service Awards and numerous others;
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• participating in many public events;
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• travelling throughout Western Australia to meet people in regional areas and keep abreast of developments within the State;
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• patronage of many community and charitable organisations.

Source:
Dynamics in Government
A guide to the workings of government in Western Australia.
Published May 2000 by the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia; 
edited by Jolly Read.
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