Tuesday 3 November
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, received the call of the Honourable Ben Carroll, Premier of Victoria.
Following this, the Governor met with Sven Bluemmel, Victorian Electoral Commissioner, before issuing the Writs for the 2026 Victorian State Election.
Later, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup, Flemington Racecourse, where they met with Neil Wilson, Chairman, Victoria Racing Club, and Stephanie Wilson.
Then, the Governor and Professor Glyn Davis AC attended the Chairman’s Melbourne Cup lunch.
Later, the Governor presented the 2026 Melbourne Cup trophy to the winning owners.
Monday 2 November
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the welcome call of His Excellency Dr David Bratt, Ambassador of United States of America to Australia and Colin Crosby, Consul-General of the United States of America in Melbourne.
In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, hosted a reception on the eve of the 2026 Melbourne Cup where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
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