August 2023

Thursday, 31 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received an Interim Report from the Yoorrook Justice Commission at the King’s Domain Resting Place.

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

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

Then, the Governor received the phone call of Professor Iain Martin, Chair of the Victorian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT University.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Jeremi Moule, Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Later, the Governor received the call of Tony Ellwood AM, Director and Donna McColm, Assistant Director of Curatorial and Audience Engagement of the National Gallery of Victoria.

Monday, 28 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Her Excellency Ms Pernille Dahler Kardel, Ambassador of Denmark.

Then, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Maree Edwards MP, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Later, the Governor received the call of John Pesutto MP, Leader of the Opposition.

Friday, 25 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended a tour of the Shrine of Remembrance.

Then, the Governor and Professor Glyn Davis AC attended the St Peter’s Eastern Hill 175th Anniversary Dinner.

Thursday, 24 August 2023

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

Then, the Governor received the call of His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin, Ambassador of the European Union.

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Dr Robert Webster OAM, State President of RSL Victoria.

Then, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Anne Ferguson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Following this, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, Premier of Victoria.

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

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

Then, the Governor visited St Peter’s Eastern Hill Anglican Church.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Tim Kane, Director, DFAT Victoria State Office.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Dr Ziad Itani, Dean of Consular Corps Melbourne and Consul-General of Lebanon.

Monday, 21 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne.

Then, the Governor received the call of Captain Stephen Bowater OAM RAN, Chair of the Shrine of Remembrance Trustees.

Saturday, 19 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, and Professor Glyn Davis AC attended the Melbourne International Film Festival Awards Ceremony and Film Screening.

Friday, 18 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended a tour of La Trobe’s Cottage.

Thursday, 17 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the Royal Flying Doctor Service Gala Dinner.

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, President, and Marie Festa, CEO of Chief Executive Women.

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

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

Then, the Governor received the call of His Excellency Mr Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education and the delegation of the People’s Republic of China.

Following this, the Governor hosted the New Zealand Wāhine Trade Mission Afternoon Tea.

Monday, 14 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of a delegation of female parliamentarians from Indonesia.

Later, the Governor received the call of Brett Stevens, Victorian Commissioner to Greater China.

Friday, 11 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the phone call of His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Then, the Governor met with the Clerks of the Executive Council at the Old Treasury Building.

Thursday, 10 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO.

Wednesday, 9 August 2023

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, was inaugurated as the 30th Governor of Victoria, at Parliament House.

Later, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong Traditional Owners conducted a Welcome to Country on the arrival of the Governor and Professor Davis to Government House. Following this, the Governor inspected a tri-service guard of honour.

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