Tuesday, 31 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor, as Patron of the Yarra Riverkeeper Association, met with Janet Bolitho, President, and Meredith Lamb, Executive Officer, Yarra Riverkeeper Association, before receiving a tour of the lower reaches of the Yarra River and a tour of Herring Island Sculpture Park.
Later, the Governor received the call of Lady Southey AC, Patron and Fi Slaven, Chair, Spinal Research Institute.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the welcome call of His Excellency Mr Nicola Lener, Ambassador of Italy to Australia, and Chiara Mauri, Consul General of Italy in Melbourne.
In the morning at Government House, participants from two Community Hubs, St Dominic's School Broadmeadows and Mt Ridley College Craigieburn, visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Monday, 30 March
In the morning at Government House, members of the Victoria University Student Cultural Diversity Group visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
In the afternoon, members of the public visited for a guided twilight tour of the gardens.
Friday, 27 March
Continuing a Regional Visit of Surf Coast Shire, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Winanglo Housing development, where she was met by Ken McDonald, Committee Member, Winanglo Industry, before being escorted on a tour of the development and meeting with residents.
Concluding a Regional Visit of Surf Coast Shire, the Governor visited the Winchelsea Memorial Grandstand, where she was met by Graham Kenafacke, President, Winchelsea RSL Sub-Branch, before being escorted on a tour of the building and meeting with RSL members.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 26 March
Continuing a Regional Visit of Surf Coast Shire, The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, where she was met by Laura Wilson, CEO, Chocolate Destinations Group, before receiving a tour of the showroom and participating in a tasting experience.
Following this, the Governor met with Councillor Libby Stapleton, Mayor, and Robyn Seymour, CEO, Surf Coast Shire Council, before receiving a briefing from Councillors and the Council Executive.
Then, the Governor visited Ashmore Arts, where she was met by Stewart Guthrie, Manager, before being escorted on a tour of the designated art studios on site and meeting with local artists.
In the afternoon, the Governor visited Torquay Community House, where she was met by Philip Beasley, Chairperson, before being escorted on a tour of the building and meeting with members of the Women’s Shed.
Following this, the Governor visited the Torquay Community Men’s Shed, where she was met by Tim Robinson, Vice President, before being escorted on a tour of the shed and meeting with members.
Later, the Governor visited the Australian National Surfing Museum, where she met with Peter Murphy, Team Leader, before receiving a guided tour of the museum.
In the morning at Government House, members of the Swinburne University Migrant English Program visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Wednesday, 25 March
Continuing a Regional Visit of Colac Otway Shire, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Wildlife Wonders, where she was met by Lizzie Corke OAM, CEO and Co-Founder, Conservation Ecology Centre, Wildlife Wonders, before receiving a guided walking tour of the sanctuary.
Following this, the Governor visited Apollo Bay Harbour, where she was met by Nick Polgeest, Director, Apollo Bay Fisherman’s Co-Operative, before receiving a walking briefing on the redevelopment plans for the harbour.
Concluding a Regional Visit of Colac Otway Shire, the Governor visited the Wye River General Store, where she was met by Shaun McKinlay, Venue Manager, before receiving a briefing on the impact of recent flash flooding on the site.
Commencing a Regional Visit of Surf Coast Shire, the Governor visited Cumberland River Holiday Park, where she was met by Don Hislop, Part Owner, and Ram Nunez, Manager, Cumberland River Holiday Park before receiving a briefing on the impact of recent flash flooding on the site.
In the evening, the Governor attended a Civic Reception hosted by Surf Coast Shire Council, where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
Tuesday, 24 March
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 Colac Otway Shire, where she met with Councillor Jason Schram, Mayor, and Andrew Tenni, CEO, Colac Otway Shire Council, before receiving a briefing from Councillors and the Council Executive.
Then, the Governor visited Bulla Dairy Foods, where she was met by Kylie Armstrong, Chief Operations Officer, before touring the factory.
Later, the Governor visited the Gellibrand Water Treatment Plant, where she was met by Shaun Cumming, Managing Director, Barwon Water, and Tim Wiebusch ESM, Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria, before receiving a briefing on the impact of recent bushfires and touring the facility.
In the evening, the Governor attended a Civic Reception hosted by Colac Otway Shire Council, where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
In the morning at Government House, participants from two Community Hubs, St Dominic's School Broadmeadows and Mt Ridley College Craigieburn, visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Monday, 23 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, hosted a dinner on Artificial Intelligence and Data Centres opportunities for Victoria.
In the morning at Government House, members of the Ballarat U3A Garden Interest Group visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
In the afternoon, members of the public visited for a guided twilight tour of the gardens.
Friday, 20 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Maragret Gardner AC, attended the 2026 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival World’s Longest Lunch, where she met with Tina Savona, Chair, Food and Drink Victoria.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.
Thursday, 19 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Virginia Allen, Megan Herbert and Sally Herbert, family of Tom Bass AM.
Wednesday, 18 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended a reception hosted by Their Majesties, The King and The Queen of Denmark, at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
Then, to mark the conclusion of their official visit to Government House, the Governor and Professor Davis farewelled Their Majesties The King and The Queen of Denmark.
Tuesday, 17 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Then, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, received the call of His Majesty King Frederik X and Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark, before hosting a State Lunch in honour of Their Majesties’ visit to Victoria.
Following this, the Governor hosted a Victoria-Denmark business reception in the presence of Their Majesties The King and The Queen of Denmark, where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
Monday, 16 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the virtual call of His Excellency David Vosen, Ambassador of Australia to Denmark.
In the evening, the Governor, and Professor Glyn Davis AC, officially welcomed to Victoria His Majesty King Frederik X and Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark.
Friday, 13 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the welcome call of Commander Dean Uren, Commanding Officer, HMAS Ballarat and Commander Helen Ward, Visiting Ship Liaison Officer, HMAS Cerberus.
Thursday, 12 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the opening night of the Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre’s production of ‘Flora’.
Wednesday, 11 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Later, the Governor received the welcome call of Marie-Claire Hughes, Consul-General of Ireland, and Cian Flynn, Deputy Consul-General of Ireland.
Following this, the Governor received the welcome call of Her Honour Judge Liberty Sanger, State Coroner of Victoria.
In the morning, the Governor, was represented by Major General David McLachlan AO AO (Mil) (Ret’d) at a luncheon aboard the Overseas Patrol Vessel Auguste Bénébig hosted by Paule Ignatio, Consul General of France and Lieutenant David Sanad, Commanding Officer of FNS Auguste Bénébig.
Tuesday, 10 March
In the morning at Government House, participants from two Community Hubs, St Dominic's School Broadmeadows and Mt Ridley College Craigieburn, visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Sunday, 8 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026, Albert Park Circuit, where she met with the Honourable Martin Pakula, Chairman, Australian Grand Prix Corporation, and was escorted to the Victorian Government Suite, before participating in the pre-race ceremony and observing the race.
Following this, the Governor was escorted to the Chairman’s Suite, where she met with Australian Grand Prix Corporation Board Members.
Friday, 6 March
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 5 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Victorian Space Science Education Centre before presenting staff with certificates to mark the occasion of their 20th Anniversary.
Following this, the Governor received the welcome call of Sunny Ahmed, Acting Consul General, British Consulate General Melbourne.
In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, hosted the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026 Welcome Reception where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 4 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron-in-Chief, hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 130th Anniversary of Kids First Australia, where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
Later, the Governor hosted a screening of ‘Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision’ with The King’s Foundation Australia, where she delivered an address to mark the film’s release in Australia.
Tuesday, 3 March
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Following this, the Governor received the call of Iain Grandage AM, Director of Programming, Melbourne Recital Centre.
The Governor, in the lead up to International Women’s Day, as Patron-in-Chief of the National Council of Women Victoria, hosted a NCWV panel discussion on women’s health.
In the morning at Government House, participants from two Community Hubs, St Dominic's School Broadmeadows and Mt Ridley College Craigieburn, visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Monday, 2 March
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments with the National Trust.
In the afternoon, Women Leaders in Tennis visited the State Apartments on a guided tour.
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