April 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

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

Then, the Governor commenced a Regional Tour of Mildura.

In the afternoon, the Governor received a briefing and a tour from the Mildura Rural City Council.

Following this, the Governor received a tour of Psyche Bend Pumping Station and the Chaffey Trail.

Later, the Governor attended and gave an address at a Civic Reception.

Thursday, 25 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, and Professor Glyn Davis AC attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance.

Then, the Governor and Professor Davis hosted an Anzac Day Breakfast.

Later, the Governor participated in the Anzac Day March.

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, officially opened the Bayview Learning Precinct at Mentone Grammar.

Then, the Governor was interviewed by the Australian Technology Network of Universities.

In the afternoon, the Governor welcomed Her Excellency Mrs Vicki Treadell CMG MVO, High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, and Rear Admiral Jude Terry OBE, Naval Secretary and Director of People and Culture, Royal Navy to Government House.

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Then, the Governor welcomed participants of the Kitchen Garden Program to Government House.

In the afternoon, the Governor hosted a lunch for the King’s Trust Australia.

Later, the Governor hosted the World Health Summit Regional Meeting Welcome Reception.

Monday, 22 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted the swearing-in of the Honourable Justice Rowena Orr as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Friday, 19 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended Melbourne Legacy’s 92nd ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony.

Then, the Governor hosted the Australia Day Investiture Ceremony.

Thursday, 18 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted the Australia Day Investiture Ceremony.

Later, the Governor received the call of Ms Samantha Mostyn AO, Governor-General Designate of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted the Australia Day Investiture Ceremony.

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

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

Then, the Governor attended the State Funeral Service for Leslie (Les) Jack Twentyman OAM.

Monday, 15 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted a dinner in honour of the Asia Pacific Financial and Innovation Symposium.

Saturday, 13 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended ‘Join the Dots’ – a function to celebrate the life of the Honourable Simon Crean at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Friday, 12 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, toured the Chelsea Australia Garden at Olinda.

Then, the Governor received the phone call of Robyn Annear, Historian and Writer.

Later, the Governor toured Healesville Sanctuary.

Thursday, 11 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Major Braden Holmes, representing Lieutenant Colonel Brendan Allen Commanding Officer, 5/6 Royal Victoria Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Derek Sonogan, Commanding Officer, 8/7 Royal Victoria Regiment, Major General the Honourable Justice Greg Garde AO (Ret’d), Colonel Commandant, Royal Australian Infantry Victoria and Brigadier Michelle Campbell, Commander, 4 Brigade.

Then, the Governor attended a tour of the ‘Titanic: The Artefact’ Exhibition.

Later, the Governor received the call of Rabbi Moshe Kahn, President, and Rachel Mihalovich, Executive Director, Rabbinical Council of Victoria.

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Marguerite Hancock, Author of Colonial Consorts.

Then, the Governor received the call of Professor Tony Birch, Boisbouvier Chair in Australian Literature, University of Melbourne.

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent prior to presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Then, the Governor hosted a morning tea for the General Sir John Monash Foundation.

Later, the Governor attended the Premier’s Anniversary of Anzac Day State Luncheon.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission.

Monday, 8 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Robyn Annear, Historian and Writer.

Thursday, 4 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Chris Miller, Interim CEO, State Electricity Commission.

Then, the Governor received the phone call of Professor Philip Goad, Chair of Architecture, University of Melbourne.

Later, the Governor received the call of Sue Lloyd Williams AO, Chair, and Stephen Mason, CEO, Awards Victoria.

In the evening, the Governor hosted the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre 75th Anniversary Reception.

Wednesday, 3 April 2024

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, met with Tim Pallas MP, Treasurer of Victoria.

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