August 24, 2022 By Adele Hollywood Cultivating community in Dowerin The weather was crisp but the welcome was decidedly warm when His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson APM headed to the Central Wheatbelt for his… Read More
August 23, 2022 By Adele Hollywood Thanking our multicultural community leaders The Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted a reception with the Office of Multicultural Interests to thank community leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for… Read More
August 23, 2022 By Adele Hollywood EXCO and catch-ups with our Indian and Japanese neighbours The Governor received recently appointed Consul General of India Mr Amarjeet Singh Takhi (external link) accompanied by Mr Naresh Sharma, Consul. Discussion focused on the… Read More
August 22, 2022 By Adele Hollywood The Upper House and the Lower House visit Government House The Governor received courtesy calls from the Honourable Alanna Clohesy MLC, President of the Legislative Council (external link) and the Honourable Michelle Roberts MLA, Speaker… Read More
August 17, 2022 By Adele Hollywood Swearing-in Supplementary Presidents of the SAT The Governor was delighted to swear-in the Honourable Justice Strk, the Honourable Justice Smith, the Honourable Justice Tottle and the Honourable Justice Forrester as Supplementary… Read More
August 17, 2022 By Adele Hollywood Courage and selflessness – Bravery Decorations for three West Australians The Governor-General has announced 22 Australian Bravery Decorations to recognise the courageous acts of 26 people. Among them, three recipients are from Western Australia (see below).… 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 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 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 6, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Presenting the John Curtin Lecture and meeting with US Consul General This evening the Governor presented the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library (JCPML) Anniversary Lecture held at Curtin University. The annual lecture commemorates the anniversary of… Read More
December 4, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities The International Day of People with Disability was marked with a special function to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the staff and young people… Read More
December 3, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Discussions with Professor Peter Leedman and the Hon Wayne Martin QC The Governor met with Professor Peter Leedman AO, Director and the Honourable Wayne Martin AC QC Chairman of the Board, the Harry Perkins Institute of… Read More
November 30, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Meeting of Executive Council, and catching up with the Regional Development Council Joining the Governor today for Executive Council were the Hon Paul Papalia MLA, the Hon Reece Whitby MLA and Clerk of Executive Council Ms Viv… Read More
November 24, 2021 By Adele Hollywood A house full of music and fun, and celebrating our state’s natural treasures It was a foot-tapping, hip-shaking, hand-clapping kind of morning at Government House with the Governor and Ms Annus's Music and Arts Program in full swing… Read More
November 21, 2021 By Adele Hollywood Walk to remember with Alzheimer’s WA The beautiful gardens of Government House were the setting for the Alzheimer's WA Walk to Remember charity event today. Over 550 family, friends, carers and… Read More
