議員政要、僑務諮詢委員、僑務榮譽職人員、台僑社團會長、台僑鄉親、宗教領袖、台資企業公司、台灣國際棒球交流協會所組的明星棒球隊等各界共約500人不畏風雨，熱情參與。
范處長致詞，感謝鄉親們踴躍出席典禮，及感謝升旗典禮籌備會主任委員羅富齡僑務委員、昆士蘭客家會姜如霞會長與籌備會委員的協助及努力付出，以及YFG集團提供寬敞的場地，讓活動順利成功盛大舉行。
范處長表示，台灣在亞太區域安全極具重要性，近期包含美、日、歐盟與澳洲聯邦國會與昆士蘭財長等高階官員團訪問台灣，顯示國際友人對台灣的重視。
我國將續與民主理念相近國家合作，深化夥伴關係，與世界連結，讓全世界知道 Taiwan can help，希望澳洲政府支持台灣參與UN、WHO、ICAO、CPTTP等國際組織。
僑胞在布里斯本辛苦耕耘，回饋社會，請大家和辦事處及台灣中心同仁一起努力，提升台澳整體關係，向澳洲社會傳達台灣在民主政治，經濟和文化上的成就和努力，以及政府的訴求。
范處長及羅主任委員致謝一同出席典禮的聯邦參議員、昆士蘭州議員、布里斯本市議員、昆州警務處、僑社團體負責人與僑界鄉親等所有與會各界人士，共襄盛舉，並致贈感謝函，共同慶祝中華民國生日快樂。
中天寺及基督教長老教會現場爲大家祝福，祈願國泰民安，國運昌榮。最後三采藝術表演團歌舞表演，活潑動人，勾起大家兒時的回憶。
On the morning of Sunday, October 8, Director General William Fan and Mrs. Fan, accompanied with all TECO’s staff, attended the 112th National Day flag-raising ceremony of the Republic of China (Taiwan) held by the Taiwanese community at the plaza in front of the Queensland Taiwan Centre.
DG Fan thanked audience to attend the ceremony, and thanked Phyllis Lo, chairman of the preparatory committee, Queensland Hakka Association and preparatory committee members for organizing the ceremony.
DG Fan emphasized that the strategic position of Taiwan in the Asia-Pacific region. And high-level official delegations from the United States, Japan, the European Union, the Australian Parliaments and the Queensland Treasurer visited Taiwan recently, demonstrating the strong support and attachment of international friends to Taiwan.
Our country will continue to cooperate with countries that share similar democratic value, strengthen partnerships, connect with the world, and let the world know that Taiwan can help. Director Fan also thanked everyone who attended the event including the Federal Senator, Members of Queensland Parliament, Brisbane City Councilors, Queensland Police Service, leaders of Taiwanese companies and associations, and fellow Taiwanese expatriate and immigrants.
