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A speech given by the Governor at the launch of the 2023 PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Speech given by the Governor at the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival Reception, held at Government House.

Speech given by the Governor at a reception held for students who took part in the Government House Design Project.

First, I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we are gathering and pay my respects to their Elders past and present and to any Elders here with us.

Let me start by acknowledging all the supporters of PHOTO 2021, and of course the Traditional Owners of the land from which I am sending this message, and paying my respects to Elders past and pres

First, I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we are gathering and pay my respects to their Elders past and present and to any Elders here with us this evening.

'Victoria’s $70 billion fashion industry could not have its local retail and its export success without the brilliant dreamers.'

'Victoria has been proud that our capital city, Melbourne, has been the partner city for this, the largest annual design event in Asia.'

'One of the strengths in Melbourne’s presence here in Hong Kong is that all of Victoria’s five key design schools are participating and collaborating.'

'I cannot think of a better compliment to Melbourne than to sit alongside Hong Kong BODW past partners, such as Sweden, Italy, Barcelona and Chicago.'

'This resort is anticipated to make a significant contribution to the prosperity of our State as a major driver of economic activity.'

'They could not have foreseen that a student body of 80 young Victorian men would become 50,000 men and women – from 100 countries around the world.'