Monday, 9 November 2026
During the day, students from The Pines Primary School and Norwood Primary School toured Government House.
The Honourable Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia, has announced the appointment of Grant Stevens APM as Governor-Designate of South Australia.
Mr Stevens will succeed Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, whose term as Governor concluded on 6 October 2026.
He will be sworn in as Governor on 9 December 2026.
Until the Governor-Designate takes office, the constitutional and official functions of the Governor are exercised by the Administrator of the State.
Further information about the Governor-Designate and the swearing-in ceremony will be provided as arrangements are confirmed.
Daily Program
Sunday, 8 November 2026
On Sunday, from 10am to 2pm, the public rooms and grounds of Government House were open to the public.
Friday, 6 November 2026
On Friday, during the day, the grounds of Government House were open to the public for garden tours conducted by The Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, and for Lunch on the Lawns.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
On Thursday morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Chief Justice Laura Stein, Administrator of the State, presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. The grounds of Government House will be open to the public tomorrow (Friday, November 6)...