Official website of the Governor of Victoria
Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC
On Friday, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony, laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Victoria, and delivered the Remembrance Day address at the Shrine of Remembrance. They later visited the Bayswater RSL for Remembrance Day, where the Governor laid a wreath.
The Governor participated in the 'Principal for a day' program at Nossal High School. The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted a reception for Social Ventures Australia.
The Governor visited the Archibald Prize Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Later, the Governor swore in Ms Gayle Tierney MP, as the Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Corrections.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council. The Governor received the call of His Excellency Mr Janos Ader, President of Hungary. The Governor, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard QC, gave the keynote address at the Dunera Association Annual Luncheon. The Governor received the call of Dr Alan Finkel AO, Chief Scientist of Australia. Later, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for the Brotherhood of St Laurence.
The Governor received the call of Mr Mohamed Fakhry, Consul-General of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Mr Anthony Howard QC, received a group participating in the University of Melbourne Social Equity Program.
The Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, opened the NET Cancer Patient Symposium at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted the Investiture Ceremony of the Order of Australia Bravery Decorations.
The Governor received a delegation from the Jiangsu Provincial People's Congress. The Governor received the call of Ms Fiona McCormack, Chief Executive Officer, Domestic Violence Victoria. Later, the Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC, visited the Swedish Church at Toorak House.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at the Old Treasury Building. The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC toured the Biomedical Breakthroughs Exhibition at the Melbourne Museum.
The Governor and Mr Howard attended the 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.