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 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 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 Adam Brouwer Government House Open Days 2023 https://vimeo.com/814550667 There hadn’t been an open day at Government House since 2017 due to roof restorations and COVID-19, but last weekend the gates were opened… 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
March 30, 2023 By Adam Brouwer 13th Annual President’s Cup Cricket Match The diversity of cricket in Western Australia was on show at the WACA ground this afternoon for the 13th President’s Cup.The annual match between the… Read More
March 30, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Sharing ideas with the Ambassador of Ecuador The Ambassador of Ecuador, His Excellency Mr Arturo Cabrera-Hidalgo, met with the Governor this morning while on an official visit to Perth. Discussions focused on… Read More
March 29, 2023 By Adam Brouwer ANZ Police Commissioners Forum Dinner The Governor hosted a dinner at Government House following the Australia and New Zealand Police Commissioners Forum. The forum is in its seventh year and… Read More
March 21, 2023 By James Pratt Executive Council Deputy of the Governor the Honourable Justice Kenneth Martin presided over Executive Council this morning. The Honourable Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food,… Read More
March 20, 2023 By Adam Brouwer WA winemakers on the world stage The Governor got a special insight into the challenges facing West Australian companies on the world stage - in particular, the wine industry - at… Read More
March 18, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Ultimate Backyard Cricket Match 2023 It was a glorious day at the GHCG (Government House Cricket Ground) for the Pirate Ship Foundation’s Ultimate Backyard Cricket Match this afternoon. Deputy of the… Read More
March 17, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Discussing investment and trade in Berlin Following discussions in Perth with the German Ambassador to Australia His Excellency Dr Markus Ederer, the Governor met with Dr Jorg Kukies, German State Secretary… Read More
March 16, 2023 By Carole Kerr Talking business in Bern The Governor and Mrs Dawson have begun the European leg of their official overseas visit with a trip to Bern in Switzerland.There they met with… Read More
