Vice-Regal Notes

While on an official visit to China, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Meaghan Shaw, Australian Consul-General in Chengdu.

Later, the Governor visited the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Dujiangyan Field Research Center for Giant Pandas, a key institution in Victoria’s sister-state of Sichuan.

In the evening, the Governor concluded her official visit to Sichuan Province and departed Chengdu for Beijing.

In the morning at Government House, participants from City of Frankston 2024 Senior Festival's 'Friends at First Sight' initiative visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.

While on an official visit to China, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Brett Stevens, Commissioner for Victoria to Greater China.

Following this, the Governor visited the Sichuan International Tennis Centre where she met with officials and players for the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off. 
 
In the afternoon, the Governor made a visit to Qinci Games Studios, where she toured the studios and received a briefing on the company’s expansion into Victoria.
 
Later, the Governor was received by Madame Tian Xiangli, Chairperson, Sichuan Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). 

In the evening, the Governor attended a dinner in her honour hosted by Madame Tian and senior representatives of the Sichuan Provincial Government. 

In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments with the National Trust.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, concluded her official visit to Japan and departed on an official visit to China.

While on an official visit to Japan, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, made a visit to Seikado Bunko Art Museum, where she met with Yasuyuki Sugiura, Museum Managing Director, before touring the museum.

While on an official visit to Japan, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, met with Mr Masaharu Shinkai, Vice-Chairperson, Aichi Prefectural Assembly. 

Following this, the Governor visited Nagoya Castle, an officially designated National Historic Site.  
 
In the afternoon, the Governor visited the Toyota Technological Institute, where she met with Dr Yoshihiko Masuda, Chairman of the Board, Toyota School Foundation and Professor Kazuo Hotate, President, Toyota Technological Institute. Following the meeting, the Governor toured the laboratories and teaching facilities before meeting with staff and students.  
 
Later, the Governor met with His Excellency Mr Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture. 
 
In the evening, the Governor attended a dinner hosted by the Governor of Aichi in honour of her official visit to Japan.
 
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments.

While on an official visit to Japan, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, attended the 61st Annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference Opening Ceremony. 

Following this, the Governor made a visit to the recently opened startup incubator, STATION Ai, where she toured the new facilities, and received a briefing from STATION Ai representatives on this new initiative which will support more than 500 companies.  

Later, the Governor met with His Excellency Mr Kazuhiro Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to Australia, Mr Junji Shimada, Consul-General of Japan to Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, and Mr Tokuro Furuya, incoming Consul-General of Japan to Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. 

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Peter Grey, President, and Richard Andrews, CEO, Australia-Japan Business Cooperation Committee, before receiving a briefing from His Excellency Mr Justin Hayhurst, Australian Ambassador to Japan. 

In the evening, the Governor attended the 61st Annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference official dinner. 

In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, hosted the 2024 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, where he gave an address and presented recipients with their awards.

While on an official visit to Japan, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Adam Cunneen, Commissioner for Victoria to North Asia. 

Following this, the Governor met with Vivek Mahajan, Global Chief Technology Officer, Fujitsu.

Then, the Governor travelled from Tokyo to Nagoya to represent Victoria at the 61st Annual Australia Japan Joint Business Conference.

In the afternoon, the Governor met with Michiaki Hirose, Chair, Japan-Australia Business Cooperation Committee.

In the evening, the Governor attended the 61st Annual Australia Japan Joint Business Conference reception. 

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, departed Victoria on an official visit to Japan. 

In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

In the morning at Government House, participants from City of Frankston 2024 Senior Festival's 'Friends at First Sight' initiative visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardener AC and Professor Glyn Davis AC met with His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla on their Royal Visit to Australia at Parliament House Canberra.

Then, the Governor and Professor Glyn Davis AC attended a Parliamentary Reception in honour of Their Majesties, hosted by the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia and Ms Jodie Haydon, in the Great Hall, Parliament House Canberra. 

In the evening, the Governor departed Canberra, returning to Melbourne.

In the morning at Government House, Department of Premier and Cabinet and Department of Government Services Employment Program Graduates visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments. 

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC and Professor Glyn Davis AC arrived in Canberra, where they attended a reception for Vice-Regal representatives, hosted by the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC and His Excellency Mr Simeon Beckett SC.