February 21, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Royal Humane Society Bravery Awards, Executive Council, German-Pacific Parliamentary Friendship Group Royal Humane Society’s 2022 Bravery AwardsEight Western Australians that risked their lives to save the lives of others were today formally recognised at an Investiture… Read More
February 19, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Scouts WA Annual Youth Awards What an amazing group of young people!This afternoon the Governor, as Chief Scout, and Mrs Dawson attended the Perth Concert Hall for the presentation of… Read More
February 16, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Supporting the flood affected Kimberley The Governor was in the Kimberley this week, where he visited some of the communities impacted by the floods and those involved in response and… Read More
February 13, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Showing US Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland the sights with a walking meeting in Kings Park Kings Park and Botanic Garden was the ideal setting for a walking meeting when the Governor and Mrs Dawson met with the US Secretary of… Read More
February 10, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Western Australia positioned to take a major role in the future of space exploration The positioning of Western Australia to take a major role in the future of space exploration was a topic of discussion when Deputy Administrator of… Read More
February 8, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Perron Institute Inaugural Byron Kakulas Medals As Perron Institute Patron, the Governor this evening presented two inaugural Byron Kakulas Medals. The awards recognise individuals and teams that have made significant advancements in medical… Read More
February 7, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Virtual twist for Executive Council Meeting The Governor, the Honourable Don Punch MBA MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing, and the Honourable Bill Johnston MLA, Minister… Read More
February 2, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Our newest Honourary Aide-de-Camps Back in the 1800’s the role of an Aide-de-Camp was to serve as an official representative for commanders on battlefields, who would be required to… Read More
February 1, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Building ties with the UK, getting to know the Bahá’í Community of WA, and Swearing-In Mr Mark Ritter SC Meeting with the new British Consul General Western Australia As the first British Consul General for WA in over 20 years, Tina Redshaw was welcomed… Read More
January 31, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Catholic Education WA 2023 Commissioning Mass and Reception for Para and Ability Dance WA Catholic Education WA 2023 Commissioning Mass The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended a mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral for a Eucharist celebration and commissioning… Read More
January 31, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Investiture of the Governor into the Order of St John This morning the Governor and Mrs Dawson were joined by family members for an investiture ceremony that saw the Governor admitted as a Knight of… Read More
January 30, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Swearing-in for Auxiliary Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia This afternoon Justice Michael Corboy was sworn in as an Auxiliary Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Justice Corboy is a highly experienced judge,… Read More
January 28, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Big Bash Qualifying Final at Optus Stadium The Governor was invited by Christina Matthews, WA Cricket CEO, to attend the Big Bash League Qualifying Final between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney… Read More
January 25, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Visit to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Australia Day Honours Visit to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Today the Governor visited the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) State Operations Centre,… Read More
January 25, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Western Australians recognised in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List In recognition of their exceptional service or achievement in our community, the 2023 Australia Day Honours List features 76 Western Australian award winners. The Governor-General… Read More