Vice-Regal Notes

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Ravenhall Correctional Centre and received a briefing from Col Caskie, General Manager. Following the briefing, the Governor toured the facility, accompanied by Larissa Strong ACM, Commissioner Corrections Victoria, and Dr Lindsay McMillan, Chair and Carolyn Morris, CEO, YMCA Victoria. 

During the tour the Governor visited the Library and the Kulin Yulendj Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The Governor also visited and received a briefing on the ReBuild Workshop and sport and recreational programs run by the YMCA’s ‘Bridge Project’.  

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided over the presentation of the Australian Sports Medal to Victorian athletes, coaches and sports administrators who participated in the 2023 Virtus Global Games, where she gave an address congratulating recipients. Following the medal presentation, the Governor hosted a reception for recipients.  

In the evening, the Governor attended a dinner hosted by Junji Shimada, Consul-General of Japan and Kaoru Shimada, at the Official Residence of the Consul-General of Japan, Toorak. 

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

Later, the Governor visited the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, where she received a briefing from Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson, Chief Minister, Quentin Miller, President and Emi Slade, Vice President, Melbourne Hebrew Congregation. Following the briefing the Governor toured the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation and the Herscu Shule. 

In the evening, the Governor hosted a reception to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Victorian Heritage Register, where she  gave an address to mark the occasion. 

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, and Professor Glyn Davis AC attended the  AFL Commission Grand Final lunch, followed by the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final match, MCG, between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions. 

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, participated in the 2024 National Police Remembrance Day March. Then, the Governor attend the National Police Remembrance Day Service, where she laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Victoria. 

In the evening, the Governor as Patron, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended and gave an address at the Friends of The Royal Botanic Gardens ‘The Art of Botanical Illustration Exhibition’. 

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardener AC, as Patron, toured and met with exhibitors at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show.   

Later, the Governor attended the Melbourne Royal President's luncheon where she gave an address and officially declared  the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show Open. 

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Professor Ann Nicholson, Honorary Secretary, Victorian Rhodes Selection Committee.  

Then, the Governor chaired the Victorian Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee interviews and meeting to select the 2024 Victorian Rhodes Scholar.  

 Later, the Governor hosted a reception for the 2024 Victorian Rhodes Scholarship. 

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

The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, accompanied by Professor Glyn Davis AC, attended a Monash University graduation ceremony, where the Governor was conferred an Honorary Doctorate and gave the graduation address. 

In the morning at Government House, members from Niddrie Seniors Walking Group visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments. 

In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.