June 8, 2023 By James Pratt Swearing-in the 31st Premier of Western Australia, the Honourable Roger Cook MLA This morning at Government House, the Governor led proceedings for the swearing-in of the 31st Premier of Western Australia, the Hon Roger Cook MLA, Cabinet… Read More
June 7, 2023 By James Pratt Meeting with the Mongolian Ambassador to Australia The Mongolian Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Davaasuren Damdinsuren is making his second trip to Western Australia and first meeting with the Governor. Key… Read More
June 1, 2023 By James Pratt Meeting with Captain Ken Burleigh ADC, RAN Today the Governor met with the new Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling, Captain Ken Burleigh ADC, RAN. Captain Burleigh commenced in his new role at… Read More
May 31, 2023 By James Pratt Indigenous Veterans Commemoration Service The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the Indigenous Veteran Commemoration Service at Kings Park.Sergeant Nathan Hansen welcomed guests to Country, followed by speeches from His… Read More
May 30, 2023 By James Pratt Executive Council This morning the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. The Honourable Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA Minister for Health; Mental Health and the Honourable… Read More
May 26, 2023 By James Pratt National Sorry Day Message from His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the boodja (land)… Read More
May 25, 2023 By James Pratt National Reconciliation Week and the Ambassador to the European Union A call from the European Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Gabriele VisentinHis Excellency Gabrielle Visentin is making his first visit to Western Australia since… 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 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 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
April 4, 2023 By James Pratt Official opening of the British Consulate General and Executive Council The Governor with the Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific The Governor with the Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, UK… Read More
April 1, 2023 By James Pratt Recognising the dedicated staff and volunteers at St John WA 78 dedicated St John WA staff and volunteers were recognised at the annual Investiture of the Western Australian Commandery of the Order of St John… Read More
