Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted a lunch in honour of the visit to Victoria of His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Honourable Danny Pearson MP, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, and Minister for Finance.
Following this, the Governor received the call of Professor Euan Wallace AM, former Secretary, Department of Health.
In the evening, the Governor hosted the Governor's Performance Series, where she gave an address to welcome audience members, followed by performances from the Sutherland Trio and vocalist, Dimity Shepherd.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Colin Brooks MP, Minister for Creative Industries and Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing.
In the afternoon, the Governor met with Professor Melissa Little AC, Chief Executive Officer, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine.
Later, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Jaclyn Symes MP, Treasurer of Victoria.
In the evening, the Governor hosted a reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Sir Andrew Fairley Foundation, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
In the morning at Government House, members of the Somers Combined Probus Club visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Major General David McLachlan AO AO (Mil) (Ret'd), representing the Governor, attended the ANZAC Commemoration Church Service at St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Representative Colonel, attended the Royal Victoria Regiment Association Annual Infantry Dinner, where she met with Alastair Cox, President, Lieutenant Colonel David Arden RFD (Retd), Vice President, and Members of the Royal Victoria Regiment Association.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended a forum hosted by the Victorian Multicultural Commission titled ‘Contemplation, Compassion and Our Common Humanity’, where she met with Vivienne Nguyen AM, Chairperson, Victorian Multicultural Commission, and gave opening remarks.
In the afternoon, the Governor hosted a lunch for The King’s Foundation Australia on the occasion of the visit to Victoria of Dominic Richards OAM, Chair.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided school holidays family tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron, visited RSPCA Victoria, where she met with Bronwyn Hughes, Deputy Chair, and Dr Liz Walker, CEO, RSPCA Victoria, before receiving a briefing.
Following this, the Governor was escorted on a tour of the RSPCA Victoria facilities, where she visited the veterinary clinic, parade ground, barn, and the adoptions centre.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the welcome call of His Excellency Dr Fahad Obaid Mohamed Altaffag Almarashda, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, and Mrs Noora Rasheed Mohamed Aldanki Alshehhi.
Later, the Governor received the call of Professor Bill Charman, Emeritus Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor, Monash University.
In the evening, the Governor, as Visitor of the University of Melbourne, attended a dinner at Ormond College, where she met with Dr Areti Metumate, Master and Head of Ormond College, University of Melbourne.
Following the dinner, the Governor gave a speech before participating in a seminar discussion with students.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Later, the Governor, as Patron, visited Australian Red Cross Victoria, where she met with Dr Garry Nolan AM, Chairman, Victorian Divisional Advisory Board, Australian Red Cross.
Following a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, the Governor was escorted on a tour of the facilities, where she visited the Heritage Archive and the Emergency Operations Centre.
Then, the Governor officially opened the new offices of Australian Red Cross Victoria and gave a speech to mark the occasion.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Professor Sean Scalmer, Professor of Australian History, the University of Melbourne.
Following this, the Governor presided at a special meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor, as Patron, hosted a reception to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Court Network, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
While on a Regional Visit to the City of Greater Geelong, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited AMDA Foundation, where she met with Justin Giddings, CEO, and staff members, AMDA Foundation.
Following this, the Governor attended a breakfast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens, where she met with Jan Cheyne, Vice-President, Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens.
Then, the Governor gave a speech to mark the occasion before participating in a tree planting ceremony and touring the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
In the afternoon, concluding the Regional Visit to the City of Greater Geelong, the Governor visited the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre for Excellence, where she met with Richard Marshall, General Manager – Business, and Hichang Lee, General Manager – Production, Hanwha Defence Australia, before receiving a briefing and touring the Centre.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.