Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, with Mr Anthony Howard QC, hosted the Government House Red Cross Blood Bank before receiving Ms Penelope McKay, Executive Director, Economic Strategy, Department of Premier and Cabinet.
They then received Ms Michelle Wade, Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, with Mr Anthony Howard QC, hosted a meeting for Vice-Regal representatives in Australia.
The Governor was represented at the State Funeral of the Hon. William (Bill) Desmond McGrath by Flight Lieut. Christopher Francis.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council before, with Mr Anthony Howard QC, hosting a dinner with the Hon. Kim Beazley AC, Governor of WA and Ms Susie Annus, and Her Honour the Hon. Vicki O'Halloran AM, Administrator of the NT and Mr Craig O'Halloran.
Mr Howard led a tour of the State Apartments for Beaufort Secondary College students.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, officially opened the Joint International Society for Clinical Biostatistics and Australian Statistical Conference before, with Mr Anthony Howard QC, representing HRH The Prince of Wales at the Memorial Service of Mr Michael Collins-Persse MVO OAM at Geelong Grammar School
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted a Women and Health Breakfast.
The Governor received Ms Leigh Russell, CEO Swimming Australia before, with Mr Howard, receiving Mr Che Cockatoo-Collins, Adviser, Aboriginal Engagement at Santos Ltd.
Later, the Governor received Mr Rakesh Malhotra, Acting Consul General of India, then, with Mr Howard, attended the Neuroscience Foundation 25th Annual Gala Ball.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, met with Miss Hannah Cunningham, Mini Governor for the Day.
They then toured the Observatory and received Ms Nicole Livingtstone OAM, Head of Women's Football AFLW.
The Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard and Miss Cunningham, then presided over an Australian Citizenship Ceremony.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, met with His Excellency Mr Wahidullah Waissi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council before, with Mr Anthony Howard QC, hosting a lunch for the State Library Board.
Later, they hosted the Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Awards.
Mr Howard led a tour of the State Apartments for Wonthaggi Secondary College.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, received Mr David Zerman, President, Mrs Nicola Williams, Vice-President, and Mr Mike Flattley, CEO, of the Royal Society of Victoria.
The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard QC attended the Melbourne International Film Festival showing of The Coming Back Out Ball Movie.