Governor's Program

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, returned to Victoria, concluding her official visit to the United States of America. 

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, met with Congressman Joe Courtney at the Capitol Building.

Later, the Governor met with representatives from and toured the National Gallery of Art.

In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, representing the Governor, hosted the Royal Humane Society Bravery Awards.

Later, the Lieutenant-Governor, representing the Governor, hosted the Prince of Wales Awards 40th Anniversary.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, met with representatives from Lockheed Martin and toured the Lockheed Martin Global Vision Center.

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Aruna Miller, Lieutenant-Governor of Maryland.

In the evening, the Governor attended a dinner hosted by Australia's Ambassador to the USA, The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, and Ms Therese Rein at the Ambassador's Residence, Washington DC.

In Victoria, Lieutenant Natasha Ellis represented the Governor at the State Funeral Service for Aunty Fay Carter OAM.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the National Institutes of Health.

Later, the Governor received a briefing from Rear Admiral Ian Murray, Head of Australian Defence Staff, and colleagues on AUKUS, at the Australian Embassy.

Following this, the Governor received a briefing from RAND Corporation.

In the evening, the Governor attended a reception and dinner hosted by Australia's Ambassador to the USA, The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, for The Pew Charitable Trusts at the Australian Embassy.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, met with Heather Ridout AO, Australia’s Consul-General in New York, and James Larsen, Australia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Later, the Governor met with representatives from Pfizer.

In the afternoon, the Governor attended and spoke at a lunch hosted by the Asia Society.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, toured the Museum of Modern Art.

Later, the Governor toured the High Line.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended and spoke at Victorian alumni and business networking reception hosted by the American Australian Association.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, met with delegates from the 2023 Minnesota trade mission to Victoria.

Later, the Governor met with Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.

Then, the Governor met with University of Minnesota research leadership and toured the Nano Center.

In the afternoon, the Governor visited the Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange and attended a networking event with Destination Medical Center and affiliated companies.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended a roundtable hosted by Greater Minnesota St Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, toured and met with representatives from Planet Innovation.

Later, the Governor visited the Salk Institute.

In the evening, the Governor attended and spoke at a Victoria networking reception for delegates of BIO 2024.