Governor's Program

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Australia Pavilion at BIO 2024.

Then, the Governor met with representatives from American Type Culture Collection.

Later, the Governor participated in and delivered a keynote address at an MTPConnect Women in Life Sciences Leadership Forum.

Following this, the Governor toured and met with representatives from Illumina.

In the evening, the Governor attended and spoke at a dinner with representatives from Brandon BioCatalyst.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Nigel Warren, Commissioner for Victoria to the Americas.

Then, the Governor attended the grand opening of BioLabs in San Diego.

The Governor attended a VIP and sponsors reception for the Australian Delegation to BIO 2024.

Following this, the Governor attended and spoke at an MTPConnect Global reception hosted by Australia for delegates to BIO 2024.

The Governor met with the Honourable Ed Husic MP, Australia's Minister for Industry and Science. 

The Governor met with Tanya Bennett, Australia’s Consul-General to Los Angeles.

The Governor then met with Kevin Anderson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce.

This morning the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, departed on official travel to the United States of America.

In the evening, the Governor attended and spoke at a BIO 2024 Victorian delegation welcome reception.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Professor Brendan Crabb AC, Director and CEO, Burnet Institute.

Then, the Governor hosted the first session of the Understanding Victoria Discussion Series.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Chris Barrett, Secretary, Department of Treasury and Finance.

Then, the Governor hosted a lunch for the NGV and Felton Bequest.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Then, the Governor hosted the Australian Red Cross Victoria Awards.

Later, the Governor welcomed participants as part of the Kitchen Garden Program to Government House.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Jeremi Moule, Secretary, and Rob Holland, Executive Director, Economic Development and International, Department of Premier and Cabinet.

In the afternoon, the Governor hosted a higher education roundtable to discuss opportunities for Victoria’s tertiary education sector.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended Opera Australia’s Opening Night of ‘TOSCA.’

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Kylie White, Acting CEO, Jason Smallwood, Executive Director and Gerard Martin, Director, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

Then, the Governor hosted an afternoon tea for His Excellency Mr Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia.

Later, the Governor and Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended a memorial for Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Professor Ru Huang, President, Southeast University.

Then, the Governor attended a pre-dinner function in honour the Honourable Chief Justice Debra Mortimer.

Squadron Leader Dan Kehoe, representing the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the State Memorial for Harold Mitchell AC.