Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, led a tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden for Department of Premier and Cabinet Graduates.
Later, the Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, accompanied by Mr Howard, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws at a ceremony at La Trobe University.
Finally, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a swearing-in for the Honourable Harriet Shing MLC as a Minister in the Andrews Government.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, hosted a swearing-in for The Honourable Chief Justice Anne Ferguson and The Honourable Justice David Beach as Administrators of the State of Victoria, and The Honourable Justice Lesley Taylor as a Judge of the Court of Appeal.
Later, the Governor and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC hosted a Christmas Lunch for Disability Workers.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, hosted a lunch for the Honourable Gavin Jennings.
Later, Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, conducted a tour of the State Apartments for Department of Environment Land, Water and Planning Program Graduates.
Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, conducted a tour of the State Apartments for participants of the Sandringham All Abilities Netball Program.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, attended the Farewell for the Hon Justice John Eric Middleton AM at the Federal Court of Australia.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, hosted the Peace & Prosperity Kitchen Garden Program End of Year Morning Tea.
Later, Mr Howard attended the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School End of Year Celebration at the MCG.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, hosted a lunch for Hospitality Industry representatives.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received the call of the Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, Premier of Victoria, and accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard AM KC, conducted a swearing in ceremony of the third Andrews Ministry.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau AC, received the call of His Excellency Mr Vương Đình Huệ, President of the National Assembly of Vietnam. Later, the Governor hosted a lunch in His Excellency's honour.
The Governor, the Hon Linda Dessau, received the call of Agus Yudhoyono, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Indonesia.