Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, and Professor Glyn Davis AC attended the AFL Commission Grand Final lunch, followed by the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final match, MCG, between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, participated in the 2024 National Police Remembrance Day March. Then, the Governor attend the National Police Remembrance Day Service, where she laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Victoria.
In the evening, the Governor as Patron, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended and gave an address at the Friends of The Royal Botanic Gardens ‘The Art of Botanical Illustration Exhibition’.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardener AC, as Patron, toured and met with exhibitors at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show.
Later, the Governor attended the Melbourne Royal President's luncheon where she gave an address and officially declared the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show Open.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Professor Ann Nicholson, Honorary Secretary, Victorian Rhodes Selection Committee.
Then, the Governor chaired the Victorian Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee interviews and meeting to select the 2024 Victorian Rhodes Scholar.
Later, the Governor hosted a reception for the 2024 Victorian Rhodes Scholarship.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended a Monash University graduation ceremony, where the Governor was conferred an Honorary Doctorate and gave the graduation address.
In the morning at Government House, members from Niddrie Seniors Walking Group visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted the second session of the Understanding Victoria Government House Discussion Series, ‘Faith in the People? Victoria and Federation, creation and outcomes’.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Sikh Volunteers Australia.
Later, the Governor received the call of Peta McCammon, Secretary, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Later, the Governor received the call of Matt Coleman, President, and Brad Jenkins, CEO, Melbourne Royal.
In the evening, the Governor hosted the Governor of Victoria Export Awards.