The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau AC presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, then, with Mr Anthony Howard QC, met students for the Government House Scarecrow Program.
They received His Excellency Mr Lars Backström, Ambassador of Finland, and Mrs Brigitta Backström, before hosting a reception in honour of Finland's 100 Years of Independence.
The Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, then spoke at the Consular Corps annual dinner.