The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council then, with Mr Anthony Howard QC, departed on a regional tour to Ballarat.
The Governor laid a wreath at the Ballarat Arch of Victoria, then, with Mr Howard, toured the Ballarat Health Services and participated in a Healthcare and Social Services Roundtable before having dinner with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CEO of Ballarat Council.