Addressing the Governor
The Governor’s official title is Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria (the pronunciation of Dessau is Desso).
The Governor’s husband’s title is Mr Anthony Howard AM QC.
Making an introduction
- Her Excellency, the Honourable Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria
- Mr Anthony Howard
In conversation
- Governor or Ma’am
- Mr Howard or Sir
Writing a program or invitation
- HE the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria
- Mr Anthony Howard AM QC
Invitations to the Governor
Information required
If you would like to send an invitation to the Governor and/or Mr Howard, 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:
- whether the invitation is for the Governor only, Mr Howard only, or both
- as much about the event as possible, including an outline of the function and its purpose
- any specific role requested of the Governor and/or Mr Howard
- expected timings.
Where to send your invitation or request
All invitations or requests to the Governor to attend or host an event must be sent to the Official Secretary.
Mr Joshua Puls MVO
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