December 23, 2021 By Carole Kerr A Christmas Message from the Governor https://vimeo.com/659578950 My wife Susie and I would like to extend our thoughts and well wishes to our fellow West Australian’s right around the state… Read More
December 23, 2021 By Carole Kerr Attends Carols Service at St George’s Cathedral The Governor attended St George's Cathedral for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Greeted by The Very Reverend Chris Chataway, the Governor was also… Read More
December 23, 2021 By Carole Kerr Government House and Gardens, Christmas and New Year It has been such a pleasure to have had so many people visit Government House and Gardens right across 2021, and we look forward to… Read More
December 22, 2021 By Carole Kerr Beazley Medal winners announced, and new Commissioner for Children and Young People sworn-in Lawrence Nheu from Perth Modern School and Charlotte Crossen from the WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin have been announced as the winners of the 2021… Read More
December 21, 2021 By Carole Kerr Swearing-in Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries, and a meeting of Executive Council A full morning of constitutional duties for the Governor this morning with the swearing-in of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to new portfolio responsibilities. Following an… Read More
December 20, 2021 By Carole Kerr “Moving and Powerful” – the Governor visits Boola Bardip’s ‘Deep Light’ Exhibition Tucked away in a corner of the WA Museum Boola Bardip is an exhibition not to be missed, with the Governor today taking a tour… Read More
December 17, 2021 By Adele Hollywood A day out at Government House for some hard working teachers, and acknowledging Partners of Veterans WA A warm Government House welcome today to teachers from Beechboro Primary School, who joined the Governor and Ms Annus for morning tea and a history… Read More
December 16, 2021 By Carole Kerr Hosting the Defence West end-of-year reception, and a new Magistrate sworn in. A key defence industry event at Government House this evening with the Governor hosting the annual Defence West end-of-year reception. A stellar collection of industry… Read More
December 16, 2021 By Carole Kerr Hosting the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Advisory Board The Governor and Ms Annus hosted a meeting of the Advisory Board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Government House today.… Read More
December 14, 2021 By Carole Kerr Meeting of Executive Council Executive Council meets regularly to progress matters of government business. The Governor, as Chair presides over the meeting, which is always attended by two Cabinet… Read More
December 13, 2021 By Carole Kerr Working to support WA’s tourism and screen production industries Advocating for two of WA's key industries was on the agenda for the Governor today, meeting with representatives from our tourism and screen production sectors.… Read More
December 10, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Acknowledging 16 Days in WA to stop violence against women The 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign ended today with a thank you event hosted by the Governor and Ms Annus… Read More
December 9, 2021 By Carole Kerr Industry site visits to Kwinana and Music on the Terrace program launch The Governor headed to Kwinana this morning for updates on the operations of two key facilities based in the area. A visit to Coogee Chemicals… Read More
December 8, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Water, water everywhere; talking maritime security and sovereign capabilities; and acknowledging the Public Sector Leadership Council There was water, water everywhere today at Government House when Thea Rossen and her musical ensemble performed for year 5 students from Yale Primary School.… Read More
December 7, 2021 By Carole Kerr Aboriginal History WA morning tea, ‘The Alliance at 70’ book launch, welcoming the Curtin VC to Government House An opportunity to learn more about the valuable work of Aboriginal History WA (AHWA) with a morning tea at Government House hosted by the Governor… Read More