Vice-Regal Notes

While on an official visit to Türkiye, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, received a briefing from Mr Tony Huber, Australia's Consul-General in Istanbul.

Later, the Governor received a briefing from Ms Gönül Serbest, Victoria's Commissioner to Europe, and Mr Kassem Younes, Victoria’s General Manager for Middle East, Turkey and Africa, on Victoria's global economic priorities.

In the evening, the Governor attended a Commanders Dinner accompanied by Mr Matt Keogh, Federal Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Mr Miles Armitage, Ambassador to Türkiye.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, hosted a special meeting of the Executive Council.

The Governor later departed Victoria for Official Travel.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, attended the Premier's Anniversary of ANZAC Day State Luncheon. 

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, met with Dame Louise Martin DBE, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Later, the Governor received the call of Rob Holland, Executive Director of the Economic Development and International Branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, received the virtual call of Professor Adam Fennessy PSM, CEO and Dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.

Later, the Governor hosted a lunch to mark the 150th Anniversary of Rio Tinto.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the call of John Pesutto MP, Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs.

Following this, the Governor received the farewell call of His Excellency Ambassador Yamagami Shingo and Madame Yamagami Kaora.

Finally, the Governor welcomed the Victorian Bar Rainbow Tour Group to Government House.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, undertook to a regional visit to Healesville.

The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, attended the ‘Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse’ exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.

The Administrator, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, hosted an investiture ceremony for Victorian Recipients of the 2023 Australia Day Honours.

The Administrator, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, received the call of Marcus Mandie, CEO of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce.

Later, the Administrator, attended the Melbourne Legacy 91st ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance.

Then, the Administrator received the call of Alan Chan, Head of Business Development Asia for 67 Pall Mall.