Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor and Mr Howard attended the Duke of Edinburgh's International Gold Award Gala.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC attended the 2016 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival. Later, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception to unveil the Victorian Community Christmas tree.
The Governor received the call of Mr Gabriel Jara Maldonado, Consul-General of Chile. The Governor hosted a discussion on urban development and sustainable cities, followed by a reception for VicHealth and participants of the International Network of Health Promotion and Foundations. Later, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard QC, gave the 2016 Richard Larkins Oration.
The Governor visited the Macedon Ranges Shire. Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted participants in the VicHealth Kids Sleepout on a tour of the State Apartments.
The Governor received the call of Dr Kate Cornick, CEO, LaunchVic, followed by the call of Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE. The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted the VicHealth Kids Sleepout. Later, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for the Australian Undergraduate Business Case Competition.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted a breakfast for White Ribbon Day.
The Governor received the call of Professor James McCluskey, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, University of Melbourne. Later, the Governor attended the Australian Institute of Company Director's Victoria Division 10th Annual Fellows Dinner, and gave the keynote address.
The Governor received the call of HE Mr Cheng Jingye, Ambassador of China. The Governor and Mr Howard hosted morning tea for the Embroiderer's Guild of Victoria. Later, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, officially launched the Council of Christians and Jews Gesher Journal.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council. Later, the Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted a reception for the 60th Anniversary of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC received the call of Mr Chris Holtby OBE, British Consul-General, and Mrs Polly Holtby. Later, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted the 2016 Victorian International Education Awards.