Vice-Regal Notes

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

Then, the Governor visited the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, where she met with Andrea Davidson, Acting Deputy Secretary, Youth Justice, Department of Justice and Community Safety, and other senior officials.

Following a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, the Governor received a briefing on the operations of the Precinct and met with representatives of the Precinct’s service providers.

Then, the Governor was escorted on a tour of the Precinct, where she visited a residential unit, the garden, the kitchen and the visitor’s centre.

Later, Sally Leake, Honorary Aide, representing the Governor, attended the State Funeral Service for the Honourable John Edward Delzoppo OAM at St John Cooperating Church in Neerim South.

In the afternoon, the Governor, as Patron of Australia China Business Council Victoria, hosted the ‘Women Leaders – Driving Business with China’ Forum with the Australia China Business Council Victoria and Global Victoria Women, where she gave an address to open the Forum.

In the morning at Government House, participants from the McAuley Community Services for Women visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.

In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments with the National Trust.

In the afternoon at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided twilight tour of the gardens.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as a Dame of Grace and Deputy Prior of the Order of St John, hosted the 2024 St John Ambulance Victoria Awards Ceremony,  where she presented recipients with their awards and gave an address to mark the occasion.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Honorary Commodore of the Royal Australian Navy, visited HMAS Cerberus where she met with Commodore Greg Yorke AM CSC, Senior Naval Officer Victoria, and Captain Ben Favelle CSC RAN, Commanding Officer, HMAS Cerberus.

Following this, the Governor received a briefing on the Engineering Faculty.

Then, the Governor attended the Ceremonial Divisions Parade as the Reviewing Officer, during which she received the Royal Salute, inspected the Guard and gave an address to mark the occasion, before presenting honours and awards to members of the Royal Australian Navy.

Following the Parade, the Governor attended a lunch in her honour with members of the Royal Australian Navy.

In the afternoon, the Governor toured the School of Survivability and Ship Safety where she observed a firefighting exercise demonstration.

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

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Stephanie Curry and Veronica Spain, War Widows Guild of Victoria.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the official opening of the Cook Centre for Performing Arts Building at Rossbourne School, where she met with Shane Kamsner, Principal, and Rowena Stocks, Chairperson, Rossbourne School Board.

Following this, the Governor gave a speech and unveiled the plaque to officially open the building, before attending a morning tea with staff and supporters of Rossbourne School.

Later, the Governor received the call of Sven Bluemmel, Victorian Electoral Commissioner.

Then, the Governor received the welcome call of Rami Hamidi, Consul-General of Lebanon.

In the evening, the Governor hosted a reception for the 15th Anniversary of Teach For Australia and gave an address to mark the milestone.

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

Then, the Governor hosted a morning tea for the 20th Anniversary of the Melbourne Prize Trust and gave an address to mark the milestone.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the welcome call of His Excellency Mr Nikolas Stürchler Gonzenbach, Ambassador of Switzerland and Elisabeth Bösch Malinen, Consul-General of Switzerland.

Later, the Governor received the welcome call of His Excellency Mr Stavros Venizelos, Ambassador of Greece, and Mr Emmanuel Kakavelakis, Consul-General of Greece.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, in her role as University Visitor, presided over the installation ceremony of Jane Hansen AO as the 23rd Chancellor of the University of Melbourne at Government House, and gave an address to mark the occasion.

In the morning at Government House, participants from Ringwood Lake Probus Club visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments. 

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the welcome call of Paule Ignatio, Consul-General of France.

Later, the Governor presided over the investiture of the Honourable Daniel Andrews AC, former Premier of Victoria, as a Companion of the Order of Australia.

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

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the official opening of the Y Community School in Epping, where she met with Narelle Sketcher, President, Y Whittlesea Youth and Community Services, and Michele Rowse, CEO, Y Whittlesea.

Following this, the Governor gave a speech and unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of the school, before being escorted on a tour of the classrooms.

Then, the Governor attended the Ceremonial Opening of Treaty Negotiations at Darebin Parklands, hosted by The First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria and Victorian Government.

Later, the Governor and Professor Glyn Davis AC met with Jon Faine AM, Vice Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Emeritus Professor Dennis Altman AM, La Trobe University, Professor Gary Foley, Victoria University, and Emeritus Professor Diane Kirkby, La Trobe University, before hosting the third session of the Understanding Victoria Government House Discussion Series, "What do we want? And when do we want it? Human rights and modern Victoria."