Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor received the call of former Governor-General of Australia, the Hon. Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO; and hosted a luncheon in honour of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute Council of Ambassadors.
The Governor officially opened 'Joan's Garden' at Joan Kirner House, Williamstown Community and Education Centre in Williamstown; and later welcomed former Governor-General of Australia Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO to Government House. In the evening, the Governor and Judge Howard hosted a reception for the 2016 Premier's Award for Health and Medical Research.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council; and later laid a wreath during the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service at the Shrine of Remembrance. In the evening, the Governor and Judge Howard hosted a dinner to mark the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
The Governor swore in Chief Judge Peter Kidd as a Justice of the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
The Governor, accompanied by Judge Howard, participated in The Long Walk from Federation Square and then attended the Dreamtime match between Essendon and Richmond at the MCG.
The Governor received the call of His Excellency Dr Mykola Kulinich, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia; and the call of Mr James Larsen, Australian Ambassador to Turkey. In the evening, the Governor spoke at the Old Scotch Collegians Association Annual Dinner.
The Governor received Tim Dillon, Commissioner to Greater China; and later received Dr Kiran Martin, Founder and Director of Asha Community Health and Development Society. In the evening, the Governor, as Patron, accompanied by Judge Howard, spoke at the Committee for Melbourne Gala Dinner.
The Governor received the call of the Hon. Damian Drum MLC, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Veterans and for Sport; and also the Victorian Police Chief Commissioner, Graham Ashton AM APM. In the evening, the Governor and Judge Howard hosted a dinner in honour of Victorian Trade Commissioners.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council; and received a call from Song Yumin, Consul General of the People's Republic of China.
The Governor presided over a swearing in ceremony for the new portfolios within the Victorian Ministry; and later received a call from Russell Thomas, Chairman and Tony Dodemaide, CEO of Cricket Victoria, and Meg Lanning, Australian cricketer.