Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, followed by a call with Dr Bruce Kefford, Chairman, and Ms Mary Harney, CEO, Gardiner Dairy Foundation. The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC visited STREAT. The Governor received the call of Mr Eduardo Frei, former President, HE Mr Daniel Carvallo, Ambassador and Mr Gabriel Jara Maldonado, Consul-General of Chile. The Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for the Australian Tapestry Workshop 70th Anniversary.
The Governor received the call of Mr Andrew Greaves, Victorian Auditor-General, followed by the call of His Excellency Mr Paul Maddison, High Commissioner of Canada to Australia. The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted a reception for delegates of the Australia India Leadership Dialogue. Later, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, spoke at the Australia-Chile Economic Leadership Forum Gala Dinner.
The Governor and Mr Howard hosted the 2016 Premier's Volunteer Champions Awards.
The Governor and Mr Howard attended the Duke of Edinburgh's International Gold Award Gala.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC attended the 2016 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival. Later, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception to unveil the Victorian Community Christmas tree.
The Governor received the call of Mr Gabriel Jara Maldonado, Consul-General of Chile. The Governor hosted a discussion on urban development and sustainable cities, followed by a reception for VicHealth and participants of the International Network of Health Promotion and Foundations. Later, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Anthony Howard QC, gave the 2016 Richard Larkins Oration.
The Governor visited the Macedon Ranges Shire. Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted participants in the VicHealth Kids Sleepout on a tour of the State Apartments.
The Governor received the call of Dr Kate Cornick, CEO, LaunchVic, followed by the call of Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE. The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted the VicHealth Kids Sleepout. Later, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for the Australian Undergraduate Business Case Competition.
The Governor and Mr Anthony Howard QC hosted a breakfast for White Ribbon Day.
The Governor received the call of Professor James McCluskey, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, University of Melbourne. Later, the Governor attended the Australian Institute of Company Director's Victoria Division 10th Annual Fellows Dinner, and gave the keynote address.