Vice-Regal Notes

The Governor, the Hon Lind Dessau AC CVO, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council before providing Royal Assent.

Then, Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, conducted a tour of the State Apartments for the Echuca Moama Probus Club.

Later, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted the Ceremonial Tree Planting to mark the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, received the call of Nicky Long, CEO of Guide Dogs Victoria and Melaine Robinson, Client, accompanied by Guide Dog Dessau.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, attended the Long Walk and ‘Dreamtime at the G’ Essendon Football Club v Richmond AFL Match.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, hosted a private investiture ceremony for Major General Andrew Bottrell AO CSC and Bar DSM.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, received the call of Richard Mills AM, Artistic Director of the Victorian Opera.

Then, Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, hosted the 2023 Australian Red Cross Awards Reception.

Later, the Governor was represented by Superintendent Wayne Newman APM at the State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony Staley AO.

In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard attended the Committee for Melbourne Annual Dinner.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, gave Royal Assent prior to presiding over a meeting of the Executive Council.

In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted the Governor’s Performance Series Victorian College of the Arts Variety Show.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, welcomed Term 2 Participants of the Kitchen Garden Program to Government House.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, concluded her official visit to Singapore and departed for Melbourne

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, accompanied by Holly Butler, Victorian Deputy Commissioner to Singapore, visited the Civil Service College Singapore to promote public service capability and exchange.

Then, the Governor and Ms Butler received a tour of Sport Singapore and heard more about their programs that aim to increase Singaporean’s participation in sport before meeting with representatives from the Global Sports Innovation Hub which connects start-ups, sport businesses, public agencies and students to international sports tech experts.

Following this, the Governor and Ms Butler attended a Women of Impact event which brought together female leaders from a variety of sectors.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Ms Butler visited the National Museum of Singapore, the country’s oldest museum.

While on an official visit to Singapore, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, received a briefing from Holly Butler, Victorian Deputy Commissioner to Singapore, before receiving a briefing from His Excellency Mr Allaster Cox, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore.

Then, the Governor, accompanied by Ms Butler, visited the Singapore Smart Nation CityScape exhibition to learn more about the role of technology in supporting the city state.

In the afternoon, the Governor, accompanied by Ms Butler, met with Her Excellency Madam Halimah Yacob, President of Singapore, to discuss mutual interests between Victoria and Singapore.

Later, the Governor visited the new Victorian Government Trade and Investment Singapore Office to thank members of the team for their work contributing to Victoria’s economic growth.

In the evening, the Governor met with representatives from 67 Pall Mall to discuss Victoria’s world-class wine industry and 67 Pall Mall’s plans to increase their global footprint.