May 18, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Launch of the Salvos Red Shield Appeal As Patron of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, the Governor, together with Mrs Dawson have worked alongside the Salvos, a crucial community organisation for… Read More
May 9, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan Evensong marking the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III Address by the Honourable Peter Quinlan, Lieutenant Governor and deputy of the Governor. St George's CathedralYesterday’s Coronation ceremony formally marked the seamless transition of the sovereignty… Read More
May 5, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan The King’s Dinner hosted by the WA Loyal Societies Address of the Honourable Peter Quinlan, Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia To The Loyal Societies of Western Australia on the occasion of the Coronation of… Read More
April 25, 2023 By Adam Brouwer ANZAC Day 2023 Commemorative Service Address Address by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia ANZAC Day – Commemorative Service Speech 2023 - Perth Concert Hall… 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 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 6, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Formal unveiling of the new flag poles and the official raising for the first time of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at Government House. Address by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia Formal unveiling of the new flag poles and the official raising… 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
March 21, 2023 By James Pratt Australian Bravery Decorations March 2023 The Governor joins with the Governor-General of Australia in commending the actions of 7 outstanding and courageous Western Australians, announced in the Australian Bravery Decorations… 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 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
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
