Vice-Regal Notes

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Then, the Governor received the call of Jeremi Moule, Secretary, Department of Premier and Cabinet.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of Professor Caron Beaton-Wells, Dean & CEO, ANZSOG.

Following this, the Governor received the call of Her Excellency Mrs Ardi Stoios-Braken, Ambassador of the Netherlands.

Later, the Governor received the call of Brett Stevens, Victoria’s Commissioner to Greater China.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Professor Clare Wright OAM, Professor of History, La Trobe University and Professor David Goodman, Professor in History, University of Melbourne.

Later, the Governor attended the Victorian Pride Awards.

Continuing the Regional Tour of Flood Affected Regions in Murrindindi, Mitchell and Campaspe Shires, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Rochester SES Unit.

Then, the Governor attended a morning tea with the Campaspe Shire Council, flood recovery staff and community members.

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 of Flood Affected Regions in Murrindindi, Mitchell and Campaspe Shires.

The Governor attended a briefing and morning tea from the Murrindindi Shire Council before visiting the Yea Caravan Park and a local affected property.

Following this, the Governor received a briefing from Mitchell Shire Council before receiving a tour of the flood damage at Kings Park.

After this, the Governor attended a tour of the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative walk before visiting the Seymour SES unit.

In the afternoon, the Governor received a tour of the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.

Later, the Governor attended a dinner with Mitchell Shire Council and Local Business Owners.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Honourable Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Skills and TAFE.

Then, the Governor received a phone call from Professor Richard Broome AM, Emeritus Professor in History, La Trobe University.

Later, the Governor attended the Victorian Parliament Iftar Dinner.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, was represented by Major General David McLachlan AO AO (Mil) (Ret’d) at the funeral of Lesley McGarvie.

Later, the Governor hosted a dinner to mark International Women’s Day.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Alastair Campbell

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted the Guest of Government visit of His Excellency Mr Sonexay Siphadone, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Her Excellency Mrs Vandara Siphandone.

Then, the Governor hosted the ASEAN Leaders for a lunch and retreat as part of the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

Later, the Governor attended the Dame Mary Beard Lecture.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, provided Royal Assent before presiding at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Then, the Governor received the call of Councillor Clare Williams, Mayor, and Kerryn Ellis, CEO, South Gippsland Shire Council.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, hosted the Guest of Government visit of the Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Then, the Governor attended the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival Opening Night.