Victoria's Governor

Find out about the Governor of Victoria, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, and her priorities and program.

Governor's role

The appointment, responsibilities and powers of the Governor.

A biography of the Governor of Victoria, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO. The State’s first female Governor.

A biography of the Governor’s husband, Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, a former County Court Judge.

The Governor's priorities, patronage organisations, kitchen garden program, and regional visits within Victoria.

Copies of all published speeches by the Governor since her inauguration in 2015.

Daily notes about the program of the Governor and Mr Howard.

The Governor governs for the whole State, and undertakes extended visits to regional Victoria.

How to address the Governor and invite the Governor to an event.

When the Governor sends congratulatory messages and how to request one.

The Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria is Ken Lay, who acts as the Governor’s deputy when the Governor is out of the State.

The Office of the Governor supports the Governor in all aspects of her role for the benefit of the Victorian people.

The Office of the Governor provides advice and support to the Governor