Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
While on a virtual regional tour of Gannawarra Shire, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received a video briefing from Cr Lorraine Learmonth, Mayor, and Mr Tom O'Reilly, CEO, of Gannawarra Shire, before hosting a round table with local farmers.
Continuing the virtual regional tour of Gannawarra Shire, the Governor visited Apex Park, including, the waterfront development in Cohuna and nature based tourism hub in Koondrook.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, presided over a special meeting of the Executive Council, before receiving the video call of Dr Liz Walker, CEO of RSPCA Victoria.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received the video call of Ms Frances Coppolillo, CEO of Melbourne Polytechnic, before receiving the video call of Dr Sonja Hood, CEO of Community Hubs Australia.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, with Mr Anthony Howard AM QC, received the video call of Ms Susan Barto, Founder, Mr Simon Benjamin, CEO, and Mr Bill Mountford, Board Director, of the Lighthouse Foundation.
Later, the Governor and Mr Howard received the video call of Mr Marcus Godinho, CEO of Fareshare.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received the video call of Mr Michael Doery, Chair, and Dr Erin Lalor, CEO, of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, before receiving the video call of Mr Tim Kanoa, Executive Director of Aboriginal Victoria, and Ms Elly Patira, Executive Director of Aboriginal Affairs.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received the call of Mr Russel Howcroft, Chief Creative Officer, PWC.
While on a virtual regional tour of Corangamite Shire, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received a briefing from Cr Neil Trotter, Mayor and Mr Andrew Mason, CEO, Corangamite Shire, followed by a visit to Mount Elephant Community Management.
The Governor was then hosted by Mr John Maher, Deputy Chairman and Ms Liz Price, General Manager, Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, conducted a swearing in ceremony for the Hon Justice Kathryn Stynes, as a Judge in the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, presided over a meeting of the Executive Council, before, with Mr Anthony Howard AM QC, conducting a virtual investiture ceremony for Mr James Lindsay OAM.
Later, the Governor the Mr Howard received the call of Ro Allen, Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, conducted a swearing-in ceremony at Government House for the Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP as Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice, and Minister for Victim Support, Mr Shaun Leane MLC as Minister for Local Government, Minister for Suburban Development and Minister for Veterans, and Mr Danny Pearson MP as Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Regulatory Reform and Minister for Government Services.
The Governor then conducted a swearing-in ceremony via video link for the Hon. Martin Pakula MP as Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Minister for Trade and Minister for Business Precincts, the Hon. Jacinta Allan MP as Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, the Hon. Ben Carroll MP as Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Roads and Road Safety, the Hon. Melissa Horne MP as Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, and Minister for Fishing and Boating, the Hon. Jaala Pulford MLC as Minister for Employment, Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy, and Minister for Small Business.
Later, the Governor received the video call of Mr Bruce Kefford PSM, Chair of the Gardiner Foundation, before receiving the call of Mr Michael Kleine, United States Consul General, at Government House.