December 8, 2023 By James Pratt Ministerial Visit, Ministerial Reconstitution, 16 Days in WA Campaign Strengthening ties with United KingdomThe Governor and Mrs Dawson received a Call from United Kingdom Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Indo-Pacific) the Right Honourable Anne-Marie… Read More
December 7, 2023 By James Pratt Public Sector Achievement Awards, Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations with Vietnam, and celebrating our amazing volunteers Public Sector Awards The Governor gave an address at the 12th annual Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ( IPAA WA) achievement awards. His Excellency is… Read More
December 6, 2023 By James Pratt Celebrating WAALI’s Yorga Djenna Bidi Graduates 13 young leaders were celebrated at the WAALI Yoga Djenna Bidi graduation ceremony today. The Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute (WAALI) was formed in 2017… Read More
December 5, 2023 By Adam Brouwer A tour of the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson The Governor spent the day touring the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, guided by Commodore Ivan Ingham AM RAN, Senior ADC Officer and Mr Gary… Read More
December 4, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Saying goodbye to the High Commissioner of India to Australia and congratulating our inaugural Sparks of the Future High Commissioner of India to AustraliaAmbassador Manpreet Vohra was today thanked by the Governor for his service, after completing his tenure in Australia.It will be… Read More
December 3, 2023 By James Pratt Music on the Terrace: St George’s College Consort The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the Government House Foundation concert for 2023 - Music on the Lawn. The program was distinctly Christmassy, with close-harmony… Read More
December 1, 2023 By Adam Brouwer WA Police Commissioned Officers’ Mess As past Mess President and honorary member of the Western Australia Police Commissioned Officers’ Mess, the Governor and Mrs Dawson attended their annual dinner.Thought to… Read More
November 29, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Volunteer Marine Rescue WA The Governor spent the morning at Two Rocks, thanking the volunteers from across Volunteer Marine Rescue WA (VRMWA) that dedicate their time to protecting the… Read More
November 28, 2023 By James Pratt Executive Council, 16 Days in WA Breakfast Executive CouncilThe Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council.The Honourable Paul Papalia MLA, Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues and… Read More
November 27, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Welcoming the 2024 WA Australian of the Year recipients, Perth Concert Hall Redevelopment and Aboriginal Cultural Centre Project. 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients for Western AustraliaFollowing an awards ceremony held at the Government House Ballroom earlier this month, the WA Australian… Read More
November 24, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Keeping Western Australia Beautiful, a visit by the WA Agent-General, and Leadership WA graduates Keep Australia Beautiful Council Western Australia - Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards Joint patrons of the Keep Australia Beautiful Council Western Australia, the Governor and… Read More
November 22, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Defending Democracy through Civics Education, Regimental Chaplaincy, and 10 years of the Perth USAsia Centre Bringing her extensive experience as an educator to the Legislative Assembly Chamber at the Parliament of Western Australia, Mrs Dawson gave her personal insights on… Read More
November 20, 2023 By James Pratt Swearing-In District Court Judge Craig Astill The Governor officiated at the swearing-in of District Court Judge Mr Craig Astill. Judge Astill is a former barrister and Senior State Prosecutor with extensive… Read More
November 17, 2023 By James Pratt Women and Infants Research Foundation Reception To mark World Prematurity Day (November 17), the Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted a reception for the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF). Premature birth… Read More
November 16, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Enabling our older Australians to live life to their full potential From across Western Australia, Probus members came together at Government House to share their successes and exchange ideas to further improve their popular social clubs.With… Read More