April 28, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Learning more about the work of the JK Foundation Retired West Coast Eagle star Josh Kennedy paid a visit to Government House today updating the Governor on his recently established JK Foundation, which aims… Read More
April 26, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Meeting the Ambassador of Egypt, receiving a defence update Meeting the Ambassador of EgyptIn his first official visit to Western Australia, His Excellency Mr Mahmoud Zayed, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to… Read More
Tuesday 25 April 2023 By Adam Brouwer ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast in Government House Gardens Date: ANZAC Day, Tuesday 25th April 2023 Time: Between 7am – 9am Location: Government House Gardens The breakfast is open to everyone to enjoy camaraderie… Read More
April 25, 2023 By Adam Brouwer ANZAC Day 2023 Commemorative Service Address Address by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia ANZAC Day – Commemorative Service Speech 2023 - Perth Concert Hall… Read More
April 25, 2023 By Adam Brouwer ANZAC Day 2023 Dawn ServiceFor the first time in three years, there were no capacity limits at the Kings Park ANZAC Day Dawn Service, with thousands of people… Read More
April 21, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan The Coronation of The King and Queen Consort The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place from 11.00am GMT (6.00pm WST) on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey.… Read More
April 18, 2023 By James Pratt A visit by the Latvian Ambassador and Executive Council The Governor and Mrs Dawson met with the Ambassador of Latvia, His Excellency Margers Krams and his wife Sandra Krama. The Ambassador is the first… Read More
April 17, 2023 By James Pratt Planting poppies to remember the fallen The lawns at Government House turned red as the annual Anzac Day poppy installation commenced this morning. The Governor and Mrs Dawson joined with volunteers… Read More
April 15, 2023 By James Pratt WA State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition The Governor and Mrs Dawson enjoyed attending the WA State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at the Government House Ballroom. Emma Telfer was the winner of the… Read More
April 14, 2023 By James Pratt Celebrating the work of Artist Robert Andrew at PICA This morning the Governor and Mrs Dawson took some time to view the Robert Andrew exhibition currently on display at the Perth Institute of Contemporary… Read More
April 13, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Discussing youth with The Y, meeting the new Consul-General of Viet nam, WA Parks Foundation Discussing the ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’ of young peopleThe YMCA has evolved since it was founded in 1844 in London. Initially focussed on the welfare… Read More
April 6, 2023 By James Pratt Raising the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flag, and the Prince of Wales Award This morning the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were raised in an historic ceremony at Government House. Alongside the National and State flags,… Read More
April 6, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Government House Flag Raising Ceremony For the first time, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags fly permanently at Government House, following an official flag raising ceremony this morning. In… Read More
April 6, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Formal unveiling of the new flag poles and the official raising for the first time of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at Government House. Address by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia Formal unveiling of the new flag poles and the official raising… Read More
April 5, 2023 By James Pratt Swearing-in a Family Court Judge, The Fathering Project, Receiving the Ambassador of Argentina and a Reception for a German Trade Delegation Swearing-in ceremonyThis morning Mr Steven Jones was sworn-in as a Judge of the Family Court of Western Australia.Mr Jones was admitted as a legal practitioner… Read More