Vice-Regal Notes

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.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Australia Pavilion at BIO 2024.

Then, the Governor met with representatives from American Type Culture Collection.

Later, the Governor participated in and delivered a keynote address at an MTPConnect Women in Life Sciences Leadership Forum.

Following this, the Governor toured and met with representatives from Illumina.

In the evening, the Governor attended and spoke at a dinner with representatives from Brandon BioCatalyst.

While on an official visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Nigel Warren, Commissioner for Victoria to the Americas.

Then, the Governor attended the grand opening of BioLabs in San Diego.

The Governor attended a VIP and sponsors reception for the Australian Delegation to BIO 2024.

Following this, the Governor attended and spoke at an MTPConnect Global reception hosted by Australia for delegates to BIO 2024.

The Governor met with the Honourable Ed Husic MP, Australia's Minister for Industry and Science. 

The Governor met with Tanya Bennett, Australia’s Consul-General to Los Angeles.

The Governor then met with Kevin Anderson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce.