The Administrator received the video call of the Honourable Arthur Sinodinos AO, Australian Ambassador to the United States.
Later in the morning, the Administrator and Mr Howard hosted a Gallipoli Lone Pine seedling planting event, and the Administrator received the call of Claire Febey, Chief Executive, Creative Victoria.
In the afternoon, the Administrator attended the Baking Industry Trade Show.
The Governor assumed the duties of Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The Administrator visited the Hellenic Museum and later, with Mr Howard, hosted an Investiture Ceremony for Professor Margaret Gardner AC, President and Vice-Chancellor, Monash University.
The Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council, and later received the call of Her Excellency Caroline Bichet-Anthamatten, Ambassador of Switzerland.
In the afternoon, the Governor officially opened the Victoria University City Tower Campus.
In the evening, the Governor attended the MinterEllison Women in Government Q&A.
The Governor and Mr Howard met with Kitchen Garden Program participants.
The Governor received the call of the Hon Matthew Guy MP, Leader of the Liberal Party.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard attended the Victorian Bar dinner.
The Governor and Mr Howard met with Justices Catherine Button QC and Amanda Fox.
The Governor presided over a special meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, spoke at an event for the Royal Children’s Hospital 150th Anniversary.
The Governor and Mr Howard hosted the swearing-in of the Honourable Justice Lisa Hannan, Chief Magistrate.
Later in the morning, the Governor received the call of Kathleen Lively, United States Consul-General.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for Pathway to Politics for Women Program Alumni.
The Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a Community Dinner.
The Governor received the call of Danni Jarrett, CEO and Naava Lederman, Acting Director for Europe and Americas, Invest Victoria.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for Tweddle Child & Family Health Service’s centenary.
In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, spoke at the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum Gala Dinner.
Earlier in the day, Mr Howard conducted a tour for the Kitchen Garden Program.
The Administrator presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
In the afternoon, the Administrator and Mr Howard returned to Melbourne.