2023

In the morning, His Honour, as Patron and Ms Jones received Dr Edwin Joseph President, Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory. Later, His Honour received Ms Rachael Bowker, Chief Executive Officer, Darwin Community Legal Service. In the afternoon, the Administrator, as Patron and Ms Jones received Mr Scott Perkins President and Mr Roger Newman Secretary, Legacy Club of the Northern Territory Inc.

In the afternoon, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron and Ms Ruth Jones received Mr Danny Moore, RSPCA Darwin Branch for a virtual Courtesy Call. Subsequently, His Honour and Ms Ruth Jones received Mr Sam Ashmore, Youth Development Officer, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia (NT Division) for a Courtesy Call. In the evening, the Administrator and Ms Jones hosted a reception at Government House to mark 50 years of bilateral relations between Australia and Vietnam.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron received Mr Eddie Webber, President, Mr Tom Sawyer Treasurer and Mr Chris Spargo, Councillor, National Trust of the Northern Territory for a Courtesy Call.

In the morning, His Honour, as Patron, received Ms Katrina Fong Lim AM, Chair, Christmas in Darwin Association. Afterwards, His Honour, as Patron, received Ms Audrey Ko Vice Chair PSM, Mr Bruce Payne Treasurer, Ms Karen Cheal Secretary and Mr Marcus Tilbrook Board Member, NT Police Legacy. In the afternoon, the Administrator, as Patron received Mrs Marion Guppy Chair PSM and Mrs Annette Gore Performance Manger, Darwin Choral Inc.

In the afternoon, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Ms Ruth Jones hosted a luncheon at Government House for the Clontarf Foundation. Subsequently, His Honour and Ms Jones received Ms Bilawara Lee (Aunty B), Senior Larrakia Elder and Larrakia Academic in Residence, Charles Darwin University for a Courtesy Call.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron and Ms Ruth Jones received Mr Matt Feutrill Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kergen Angel Youth and Governance Manager, the Y for a Courtesy Call. In the evening, His Honour and Ms Jones hosted a reception at Government House to acknowledge the legal practitioners of the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission.

In the afternoon, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory received Mr Taewoo Lee, Consul-General of Korea, accompanied by Miss Min-Seo Park, Consul, for a Courtesy Call, at Government House. In the evening, His Honour and Ms Ruth Jones hosted a reception at Government House to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Relationships Australia.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron, received Mr Bradly Torgan, President, Mrs Linda Fazldeen Vice-President, and Mr Zach Dettmann Secretary, Australian-American Association of the Northern Territory Inc. for a Courtesy Call.

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory, as Patron, accompanied by Ms Ruth Jones attended the Darwin Chorale performance of ‘Evita’, at the Darwin Entertainment Centre

In the morning, His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie PSM, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Ms Jones travelled to the community of Ampilatwatja, where His Honour conducted an Investiture Ceremony for Mrs Eileen Bonney OAM, recipient in the 2023 Australia Day Honours and Award.