There are different ways to address the Governor of Victoria, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC. The type of address used will depend on whether you are introducing, talking to or writing to the Governor.

The Governor’s official title is Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria.

Making an introduction

The Governor’s official title is Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria.

In conversation

Governor or Ma'am

Writing a program or invitation

HE Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria

Invitations to the Governor

Information required

If you would like to send an invitation to the Governor and/or Professor Davis, the invitation should be: 

  • in writing
  • signed by the most senior member of the organisation, for example, the Chair or President
  • addressed to the Official Secretary.

Where possible, invitations should arrive at least three months before your event and include the following details:

  • as much about the event as possible, including an outline of the function and its purpose
  • any specific role requested of the Governor
  • expected timings.

Where to send you invitation or request

All invitations or requests to the Governor to attend or host an event must be sent to the Official Secretary.

Mr Jonathan Burke
Official Secretary
Office of the Governor
Government House
Melbourne 3004

You can email your invitation or request to the Official Secretary at requests@govhouse.vic.gov.au