Vice-Regal Notes

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted a King’s Birthday Investiture Ceremony.

Then, the Governor received the call of Professor Duncan Maskell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake AO, Chief Commissioner of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.

In the evening, the Governor attended the National Institute for Circus Arts for the 2nd Year Ensemble Performance.

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

Then, the Governor met with the Honourable Linda Dessau AC CVO, former Governor of Victoria, at Government House.

In the afternoon, the Governor attended a briefing on ‘The Fox: NGV Contemporary’ at the National Gallery of Victoria.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the welcome call of His Excellency Mr Rade Stefanovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC received the call of Greg Wilson, Chair of the Country Fire Authority.

Then, the Governor received the phone call of Professor Mary O'Kane AC, Chair of the Australian Universities Accord Panel.

In the evening, the Governor attended and delivered an address to the Australia Japan Business Council Victoria 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, toured the Salvation Army Melbourne Project 614.

Then, the Governor received the call of Tim Ada, Secretary, and Lill Healy, Deputy Secretary of Skills and Employment with the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

Later, the Governor received the call of Professor Iain Martin, Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University and Chair of the Victorian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of His Excellency Mr Kazuhiro Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan.

Finally, the Governor and Professor Glyn Davis AC, hosted a dinner in honour of Ambassador Suzuki.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the welcome call of Nik Muhammad Nasyron Syah Nik Daud, Consul-General of Malaysia.

Then, the Governor received the call of Commodore Greg Yorke AM CSC RAN, Senior Naval Office of Victoria.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Then, the Governor attended a tour of the Australian Tapestry Workshop.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Claire Febey, CEO of Creative Victoria.

Later, the Governor received the call of Rob Holland, Acting Deputy Secretary of Economic Policy and State Productivity.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended a tour of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Then, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Shaun Leane MP, President of the Legislative Council.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received an Interim Report from the Yoorrook Justice Commission at the King’s Domain Resting Place.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Then, the Governor received the phone call of Professor Iain Martin, Chair of the Victorian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT University.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Jeremi Moule, Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Later, the Governor received the call of Tony Ellwood AM, Director and Donna McColm, Assistant Director of Curatorial and Audience Engagement of the National Gallery of Victoria.