Her Excellency and Mr Bunten welcome the public to enjoy the grounds of Government House on the first Friday of each month from September to May.
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Open Days are held twice a year at Government House and are an opportunity for members of the public to explore the residence of the Governor of South Australia, tour through the gardens and meet the Governor.
Friday, 15 August 2025
On Friday morning, at the National War Memorial, the Governor and Mr Bunten laid a wreath at the Victory in the Pacific 80th Anniversary Service, held by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) South Australia Branch. Of which the...
Thursday, 14 August 2025
On Thursday morning, Her Excellency the Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. Afterwards, at Government House, the Governor received Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO, Royal Commissioner, and received from her the final report of...
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
On Wednesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received Mr Greg Moriarty AO, Secretary, Department of Defence. Afterwards, the Governor received His Excellency Bailiff Paul Borg OSJ, Lieutenant Grand Master of Malta, His...
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
On Tuesday morning, at Government House, Her Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Stephen Mullighan MP, Treasurer. Also in the morning, Mr Bunten undertook voluntary work for Meals on Wheels. In the afternoon, the Governor and Mr...