Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC commenced an official visit to Hepburn Shire, hosted by the Mayor. The Governor and Mr Howard met with the Mayor and Councillors before the Governor officially opened the headquarters of the Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. They also visited Annie Smithers' sustainable kitchen garden restaruant du Fermier in Trentham. Later they visited the studio, gardens and gallery of Mr David Bromley, Sculptor. The Governor and Mr Howard visited the local CFA where the Governor presented the Horrockses Trophy. In the evening, the Governor delivered the keynote address at the Hepburn International Women's Day Honour Roll Presentation.
The Governor, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard QC, visited the Melbourne Girls' College and the Governor addressed the Year 12 Assembly. Later, the Governor and Mr Howard visited the Maternity Ward at the Western Hospital, St Albans Campus. In the afternoon the Governor hosted an International Women's Day Women in Science Think Tank.
The Governor, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard QC, addressed the Victoria Police International Women's Day Breakfast and later, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council. The Governor and Mr Howard received the call of members of the Swedish Church and later hosted a luncheon for the Spinal Research Institute.
The Governor received the calls of Mr Peter Scanlon Chairman, Scanlon Foundation, followed by HE Minda Calaguian, Ambassador of the Philippines, and later, the call of Ms Laura Panton, Program Manager, YGAP. In the afternoon, the Governor hosted design students from Victorian universities in the Peace & Prosperity Garden as part of a Victorian design initiative.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC, attended the 2017 Australian International Airshow, Avalon.
The Governor travelled to Warrnambool where she conducted a private Investiture in the Order of Australia.
The Governor presided at a meeting of Executive Council. Later, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard QC visited the David Hockney Exhibition at the National Gallery, Victoria. The Governor was interviewed by the Outer Sanctum Podcast and later the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception and dinner for the 2017 Australian International Air Show
In the morning, the Governor received calls from His Excellency Mr Tha Aung Nyun, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, followed by Mr Robert Pradolin, advocate for affordable social housing. In the afternoon, the Governor received calls from Ms Laura Anderson, Chair and Mr Graeme Lewsey, CEO, Virgin Australia Melbourne International Fashion Festival, followed by His Excellency Mr Pedro Zwahlen, Ambassador of Switzerland.
The Governor, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard QC, delivered the inaugural "Inspiring Australians" Oration at Deakin Edge.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted a reception for the National Judicial Orientation Program.