Tuesday, 30 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon, the Governor hosted a reception for the 2026 Victorian Youth Parliament, marking their 40th anniversary, where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
In the morning at Government House, participants from Dallas Neighbourhood House visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Monday, 29 June
In the morning at Government House, members of the Melbourne Ladies Probus Club visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Friday, 26 June
Concluding a Regional Visit of Horsham Rural City, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, gave a phone interview with ABC Radio Wimmera.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden
Thursday, 25 June
Continuing a Regional Visit of Horsham Rural City, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the SEC Renewable Energy Park, where she was met by Lane Crockett, Executive General Manager, Assets, State Electricity Commission, before being escorted on a tour of the facility and meeting with staff and apprentices working on the project.
Following this, the Governor visited the Farm Frites construction site, where she was met by Kieran Prestidge, General Manager, Farm Frites Australia, before receiving a briefing on the project and viewing the site.
Then, the Governor visited the SCT Logistics Intermodal Freight Terminal, where she was met by Malcohm Fisher, Site Manager, SCT Logistics, before viewing the departure of a freight train from the facility and meeting with staff.
Later, the Governor visited the Horsham SmartFarm, where she was met by Simone Warmer, Head of Agriculture Science and Technology, Agriculture Victoria, before being escorted on a tour of the facilities including the Australian Grains Genebank, the Plant Protein Hub, and the Plant Pathology hub.
In the afternoon, the Governor visited the Wimmera Cancer Centre, where she was met by Dale Fraser, CEO, Grampians Health, before meeting with patients and staff.
Following this, the Governor attended an afternoon tea with volunteers and community members affected by the bushfires in Grass Flat, Natimuk, Quantong and Vectis in January 2026.
Then, the Governor visited the Horsham Regional Art Gallery, where she was met by Michelle Rethus, Creative Services and Events Lead, Horsham Rural City Council before being escorted on a tour of exhibition.
In the morning at Government House, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, representing the Governor, hosted The King’s Trust Australia Young Entrepreneurs Graduation Ceremony, where he delivered an address to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 24 June
Continuing a Regional Visit of Yarriambiack Shire, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Murtoa Neighbourhood House, where she was met by Claire Bibby and Gill Elliott, Co-Managers, before being escorted on a tour of the building, assisting in the packing of ‘Meals on Wheels’ deliveries, and meeting with members of the Men’s Shed.
Following this, the Governor visited the Murtoa Stick Shed, where she was met by Sally Taylor, Chair, Murtoa Stick Shed Management Committee, before receiving a walking briefing from volunteers.
Concluding a Regional Visit of Yarriambiack Shire, the Governor visited GrainCorp Murtoa, where she was met by Jason Shanley, Head of National Operations, GrainCorp, before touring the facility including the sample stand and storage bunkers.
Commencing a Regional Visit of Horsham Rural City, the Governor met with Councillor Brian Klowss, Mayor, Horsham Rural City Council, before receiving a briefing from Councillors and the Council Executive.
Then, the Governor visited Longerenong College, where she was met by Darren Webster, CEO, Skill Invest, and Denise McLellan, General Manager, Longerenong College, before being escorted on a tour of the campus including the Wool Training Centre and Data Farm Centre, and meeting with staff and students.
Later, the Governor visited Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative, where she was met by John Gorton, General Manager and Tony Craig, CEO, before being welcomed with a smoking ceremony, receiving a briefing on operations, and being escorted on a tour of the facilities.
Tuesday, 23 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor commenced a Regional Visit of Yarriambiack Shire, where she was met by Councillor Andrew McLean, Mayor, and Tammy Smith, CEO, Yarriambiack Shire Council, before receiving a briefing.
Then, the Governor visited QA Hay, where she was met by Scott Somers and Paul Johns, Co-Founders, before touring the facility.
Later, the Governor visited the Rupanyup Silo Art, where she was met by Carmel Healy, President, Rupanyup Progress Association.
In the evening, the Governor visited Woods’ Farming and Heritage Museum, where she was met by Adrian Tyler OAM, Volunteer, before being escorted on a tour of the museum.
In the morning at Government House, participants from Dallas Neighbourhood House visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Monday, 22 June
In the morning at Government House, members of the Monash Men’s Shed visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Friday, 19 June
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.
Thursday, 18 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Victorian Trades Hall where she met with Sam Redston, Board President, and Tania Davidge, Executive Director, Open House Melbourne, Luke Hilakari, Secretary and Danae Bolser, Assistant Secretary, Victorian Trades Hall Council before touring the building.
Wednesday, 17 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the Turning of the Sod ceremony for the Next Era redevelopment at Cabrini Hospital where she met with Sylvia Falzon AM, Chairman, Cabrini Health and Sue Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Cabrini Australia.
Following this, the Governor received the welcome call of Dr Brian Jones, Acting British High Commissioner to Australia and Oonagh Lewis, Acting British Consul General to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Later, the Governor received the welcome call of Meriki Onus and Djaran Murray-Jackson, Co-Chairs, Gellung Warl.
Tuesday, 16 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor, as Patron-in-Chief of Lighthouse Foundation, officially opened the Lighthouse Foundation and Pathways Melbourne’s Orly House.
Later, the Governor received the welcome call of Elina Wilson, Honorary Consul of Finland for Victoria.
In the morning at Government House, participants from Dallas Neighbourhood House visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Monday, 15 June
In the morning at Government House, members of Seniors from the City of Dandenong visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Friday, 12 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, accompanied by Major Rupert Vicary, attended a memorial service to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Black Hawk Tragedy at the Shrine of Remembrance.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 11 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the welcome call of His Excellency Mr Nagesh Singh, High Commissioner of India to Australia and Anish Rajan, Consul General of India to Victoria and Tasmania.
Later, the Governor hosted a reception for the 30th anniversary of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 10 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor, as Patron of Foodbank Victoria, officially opened the new Altona Warehouse where she delivered an address to mark the occasion before meeting with staff and volunteers.
Later, the Governor attended the State Funeral Service of Neale Daniher AO at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Tuesday, 9 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent.
In the evening, the Governor hosted a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
Saturday, 6 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, invested Rodney Malcolm Bush OAM as a Member of the Order of Australia in Geelong Epworth as part of the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List.
Friday, 5 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the Requiem Eucharist for The Right Reverend the Honourable Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE.
Thursday, 4 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Gold Level Award morning tea where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 3 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the ROME: Empire, Power, People exhibition at the Melbourne Museum where she met with Lynley Crosswell, Chief Executive Officer, Museums Victoria, Chiara Mauri, Consul-General of Italy to Victoria and Tasmania, and Nick Marchand, Director, Global Engagement, Museums Victoria before being escorted on a tour of the exhibition.
Later, the Governor received the welcome call of Helen Silver AO, President, State Library Victoria.
Following this, the Governor received the call of Fang Xinwen, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China, Vice-Consul Bowen Zang and Consul Shi Gang, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China.
Tuesday, 2 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Later, the Governor received the farewell call of His Excellency Mr Wahidullah Waissi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Australia.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the welcome call of Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Ford, Commanding Officer and Warrant Officer Class One Christopher Purdie, Regimental Sergeant Major, 5th/6th Battalion, The Royal Victoria Regiment.
Following this, the Governor received the call of Dr Ian Killey PSM, Sessional Academic, Australian Catholic University.
Monday, 1 June
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Honourable Vijitha Herath MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, Savitri Panabokke, Director General East Asia and Oceania, Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism and Pradeepa Saram, Sri Lankan Consul-General.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments with the National Trust.
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