Vice-Regal Notes

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, attended a reception at Windsor Castle, before attending the Coronation Concert to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, attended the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

While on an official visit to the United Kingdom, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, accompanied by Mr Tim Dillon, Victoria’s Agent-General to the United Kingdom and Commissioner for Victoria in Europe, met with representatives from the Jenner Institute to lean more about their research and collaboration with Victorian universities and institutes.

Later, the Governor and Mr Dillon met with Mr Jim Wilkinson, Founder and Executive Director of Oxford Science Enterprises, to hear about the Oxford alumni initiative that supports university spin-outs.

Then, the Governor and Mr Dillon met with Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of Rhodes House and current Victorian Rhodes Scholars to hear about their research.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr Dillon met with Professor Sir John Wickers, Warden of All Souls College to hear more about their global strategic partnerships.

Following this, the Governor attended a tour of the Bodleian Library and discussed the opportunities for future collaboration. 

In the evening, the Governor gave an address to members of the Chief of Staff Association.

While on an official visit to the United Kingdom, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, received a briefing from Tim Dillon, Victoria’s Agent-General to the United Kingdom and Commissioner for Victoria in Europe.

Then, the Governor attended a presentation by the Duchy of Cornwall on Poundbury, an urban extension in Dorset that is supported by His Majesty The King.

Later, the Governor, accompanied by Tim Dillon, Dominic Richards OAM, Prince’s Trust Board Member and Jason Bowman, Estate Development Manager, took a tour of Poundbury and its design.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, departed the State of Israel to begin an official visit to the United Kingdom.

While on an official visit to Israel, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, met with Professor Ariel Porat, President of Tel Aviv University, and other university representatives to discuss the current and future relationship between Victorian universities and Tel Aviv University. 

Later, the Governor met with representatives from tourism and aviation industry to discuss collaboration opportunities between Victoria and Israeli businesses.

In the afternoon, the Governor met with His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, to discuss opportunities for increased collaboration between Victoria and the State of Israel.

In the evening, the Governor, attended a dinner with notable Victorians and representatives of local Israeli start-ups to strengthen their links with Victoria. 

While on an official visit to Israel, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, visited the Park of the Australian Soldier in Be'er Sheva which was made possible by the generosity of the Pratt Foundation. 

Later, the Governor visited the Be'er Sheva Anzac Memorial Centre and heard from volunteers about the World War One military campaign. 

Then, the Governor met with AFL Europe teams from Israel, Australia and the UAE at the Be'er Sheva Commonwealth War Cemetery to their respects to the fallen soldiers.

In the afternoon, the Governor, accompanied by Dr Ralph King, Australia's Ambassador to Israel, attended the first AFL international tournament. The game formed a part of Anzac commemorations. The Governor addressed the crowd and tossed the coin at the start of the game.

While on an official visit to Israel, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, met with His Excellency Dr Ralph King, Australian Ambassador to Israel, where she received an update on Australia-Israel relations.

Later that morning, the Governor met with Professor Eyal Zimlichman, Sheba Medical Centre. Recognised as one of the world’s leading hospitals, the Governor discussed Victoria’s strengths in the health and life sciences sector and potential for collaboration.

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Mark Sofer, former Israeli Ambassador to Australia, to discuss the enduring relationship between Victoria and Israel.

Then, the Governor met with aMoon, a global fund based in Israel leveraging science and technology research to transform healthcare.

That evening, the Governor was hosted by Major General Ido Nehushtan (Retd), Chairman of The Israel-Australia Chamber of Commerce, for Shabbat Dinner.

While on an official visit to Türkiye, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, toured the Sacred Blue Mosque, Istanbul, with Australia’s Ambassador to Türkiye His Excellency Mr Miles Armitage and Consul-General Tony Huber. The Governor was honoured to learn about this sacred site from the Chief Muezzin.

Later, the Governor hosted a reception for Turkish business women, leaders in a diverse range of sectors to advance opportunities between Victorian and Türkiye.

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Australia’s Ambassador to Türkiye, His Excellency Miles Armitage to discuss the outcomes and opportunities for Victoria and Türkiye at the conclusion of the visit.

Later, the Governor departed Türkiye for Israel.

That evening, beginning her official visit to Israel, the Governor received a briefing from Tim Dillion, Victoria’s Agent-General to the United Kingdom and Commissioner to Europe and Israel.

While on an official visit to Türkiye, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, met with alumni of Victorian universities.

Later, the Governor met with His Excellency Ali Yerlikaya, Governor of Istanbul to discuss the strong relationship between Victoria and Türkiye.

Then, the Governor met with a network of Turkish business leaders to discuss areas of mutual interest. 

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Professor Dr Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of Turkish Airlines.