The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Then, the Governor commenced a Regional Tour, travelling to Ararat Rural City.
While on an Official Visit to Ararat Rural City, the Governor received a briefing from the Ararat Rural City Council.
Following this, the Governor visited AME Systems and Gason.
In the afternoon, the Governor visited the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre before a tour of the Ararat Jobs & Technology Precinct at the Federation University Ararat Campus.
In the evening, the Governor attended and spoke at a Civil Reception hosted by the Ararat Rural City Council.