Vice-Regal Notes

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Sam Groth MP, Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Major General Andrew Bottrell AO (Retd), Chair of Defence and Security Capabilities, Deakin University.

Later, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, and Minister for the State Electricity Commission.

In the evening, the Governor attended the St Michael's Grammar School 130th Anniversary Staff Dinner where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted a lunch in honour of the visit to Victoria of His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson.

In the morning at Government House, members of the Alexandra Club Art Group visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Honourable Danny Pearson MP, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, and Minister for Finance.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Professor Euan Wallace AM, former Secretary, Department of Health.

In the evening, the Governor hosted the Governor's Performance Series, where she gave an address to welcome audience members, followed by performances from the Sutherland Trio and vocalist, Dimity Shepherd.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Following this, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Colin Brooks MP, Minister for Creative Industries and Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing.

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Professor Melissa Little AC, Chief Executive Officer, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine.

Later, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Jaclyn Symes MP, Treasurer of Victoria.

In the evening, the Governor hosted a reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Sir Andrew Fairley Foundation, where she gave a speech to mark the occasion.

In the morning at Government House, members of the Somers Combined Probus Club visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.

Major General David McLachlan AO AO (Mil) (Ret'd), representing the Governor, attended the ANZAC Commemoration Church Service at St Paul’s Cathedral.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Representative Colonel, attended the Royal Victoria Regiment Association Annual Infantry Dinner, where she met with Alastair Cox, President, Lieutenant Colonel David Arden RFD (Retd), Vice President, and Members of the Royal Victoria Regiment Association.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended a forum hosted by the Victorian Multicultural Commission titled ‘Contemplation, Compassion and Our Common Humanity’, where she met with Vivienne Nguyen AM, Chairperson, Victorian Multicultural Commission, and gave opening remarks.

In the afternoon, the Governor hosted a lunch for The King’s Foundation Australia on the occasion of the visit to Victoria of Dominic Richards OAM, Chair.

In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided school holidays family tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron, visited RSPCA Victoria, where she met with Bronwyn Hughes, Deputy Chair, and Dr Liz Walker, CEO, RSPCA Victoria, before receiving a briefing.

Following this, the Governor was escorted on a tour of the RSPCA Victoria facilities, where she visited the veterinary clinic, parade ground, barn, and the adoptions centre.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the welcome call of His Excellency Dr Fahad Obaid Mohamed Altaffag Almarashda, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, and Mrs Noora Rasheed Mohamed Aldanki Alshehhi.

Later, the Governor received the call of Professor Bill Charman, Emeritus Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor, Monash University.

In the evening, the Governor, as Visitor of the University of Melbourne, attended a dinner at Ormond College, where she met with Dr Areti Metumate, Master and Head of Ormond College, University of Melbourne.

Following the dinner, the Governor gave a speech before participating in a seminar discussion with students.