A speech normally delivered by the Governor General (although it may be read by the Queen) at the opening of a session of Parliament. The speech outlines the Government's plans for the session, and is delivered in the Senate Chamber in the presence of parliamentarians from both Houses.
The Speech from the Throne (or Throne Speech) is an event in certain monarchies in which the monarch (or a representative) reads a prepared speech to a complete session of parliament, outlining the government's agenda for the coming year. This event is often held annually, although in some places it may occur more or less frequently whenever a new session of parliament is opened. In all locations, the speech from the throne is not written by the head of state who reads it, but rather by the government.