Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor called on Mr Paul Tighe, Australian Consul-General for Hong Kong and Macau. Later, the Governor and Judge Howard visited 1881 Heritage and the Hong Kong MTR Operations Centre.
The Governor and Judge Howard, met with Mrs Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration, HKSAR and visited the PMQ design and creative industries hub in Hong Kong.
The Governor and Judge Anthony Howard departed on an official overseas visit to Hong Kong, Japan and the Republic of South Korea.
The Governor delivered an address at the Australian Local Government Women's Association (VIC) 2015 Bursary Award at Parliament House. Later, the Governor and Judge Howard attended the Opening Night of 2015 Melbourne Festival.
The Governor visited Broadmeadows Primary School and volunteered at the breakfast programme; and later toured the Johnston Collection Fairhall House Museum.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council; hosted a reception for the 2015 Century Club; and presided at a private investiture of Mr John Hamilton AM in Sandringham. Later, the Governor accompanied by Judge Howard attended the Short Black Opera's 5th anniversary concert at Melbourne Recital Centre.
The Governor received the Hon. Daniel Andrews MP, Premier of Victoria and later received Mr Tony Beddison AO, Chairman of the Prince’s Charities Australia.
The Governor and Judge Howard attended the 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final at the MCG.
The Governor presented awards to the AFL State Volunteers of the Year and the AFL State Multicultural Ambassadors of the Year and hosted a morning reception for volunteers.
The Governor met with Mr Chris Eccles, Secretary Department of Premier and Cabinet; hosted a reception for students participating in the University of Melbourne Indigenous PhD Familiarisation Program; and also hosted the 2015 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Later, the Governor toured the Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing; and also toured the Royal Melbourne Hospital.