Notes on the program of the Governor of Victoria.
The Governor and Mr Howard met with Justices Catherine Button QC and Amanda Fox.
The Governor presided over a special meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, spoke at an event for the Royal Children’s Hospital 150th Anniversary.
The Governor and Mr Howard hosted the swearing-in of the Honourable Justice Lisa Hannan, Chief Magistrate.
Later in the morning, the Governor received the call of Kathleen Lively, United States Consul-General.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for Pathway to Politics for Women Program Alumni.
The Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a Community Dinner.
The Governor received the call of Danni Jarrett, CEO and Naava Lederman, Acting Director for Europe and Americas, Invest Victoria.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr Howard hosted a reception for Tweddle Child & Family Health Service’s centenary.
In the evening, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Howard, spoke at the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum Gala Dinner.
Earlier in the day, Mr Howard conducted a tour for the Kitchen Garden Program.
The Administrator presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
In the afternoon, the Administrator and Mr Howard returned to Melbourne.
In the morning, the Governor and Mr Howard visited the Consulate-General of the United Arab Emirates to sign the condolence book following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayad Al Nahyan, former President of the UAE.
Later, the Governor and Mr Howard travelled to Canberra, and the Governor assumed the role of Administrator of the Commonwealth.
In the afternoon, the Administrator received the call of Michael Goldman, Charge d'Affaires of the United States Embassy, before, with Mr Howard, visiting the National Portrait Gallery.
In the evening, the Administrator and Mr Howard hosted a reception for the Order of Australia Association at Government House Canberra.
While on an Official Visit to the Glenelg Shire, the Administrator and Mr Howard visited Southern Canning Pty Ltd, before visiting the Port of Portland.
While on an Official Visit to the Glenelg Shire, the Administrator and Mr Howard participated in a Roundtable Event with local business and industry representatives, before visiting the Heywood Water Tower.
Later, they visited the Lake Condah (Tae Rak) Aquaculture Centre, before visiting the Australian Kelpie Centre.
In the afternoon, the Administrator and Mr Howard visited Crawford River Wines.
In the evening, the Administrator and Mr Howard attended a reception to thank frontline health workers, where the Governor spoke.
The Administrator and Mr Howard commenced an Official Visit to Glenelg Shire.
To begin the visit, the Administrator and Mr Howard met with members of the Glenelg Shire Council, before visiting the Portland Community Garden.
Later, the Administrator and Mr Howard were accompanied by Cr Anita Rank, Mayor, and Greg Burgoyne, CEO, on a walk about the Memorial Triangle of Portland.
In the afternoon, the Administrator and Mr Howard laid a wreath at the Portland War Memorial, before visiting the Portland RSL Sub-Branch.
The Governor assumed the duties of Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia.