2023

The Administrator-Designate, Professor Hugh Heggie PSM and Ms Ruth Jones attended Government House and the Offices of the Administrator to receive briefings with the Official Secretary, Mr Craig Kitchen MVO.

In the early afternoon, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mr Craig O’Halloran received the Honourable Natasha Fyles MLA, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory for a Courtesy Call. Later, the Administrator was ceremonially farewelled at Government House, by the Chief Minister and Senior Australia Defence Officers. Her Honour received the Royal Salute before inspecting an Honour Guard and was then presented with the Australian National Flag and the flag of the Northern Territory by the Official Secretary, Mr Craig Kitchen MVO. Her Honour and Mr O’Halloran then departed Government House with a police motorcycle escort in ‘NT1’, officially completing their term in office.

In the evening, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory accompanied by Mr Craig O’Halloran, attended and addressed guests, at a farewell reception held in their honour at Parliament House, hosted by the Honourable Natasha Fyles MLA, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mr Craig O’Halloran attended a number of Australia Day events in Darwin and Palmerston. The events welcomed new citizens and recognised the outstanding contributions of community members with Australia Day Awards.

In the evening, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mr Craig O’Halloran hosted a farewell reception for the staff of Government House.

In the morning, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory presided at a meeting of the special Executive Council at Government House.

In the morning, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory received Ms Wendy Asche and Mr Michael Veitch for a Courtesy Call.

In the evening, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mr Craig O’Halloran hosted a dinner at Government House for select members of the Northern Territory precedence list.

In Canberra, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mr Craig O’Halloran attended a Courtesy Call with Their Excellencies, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Mrs Linda Hurley.

Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO, Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mr Craig O’Halloran undertook official travel to Canberra to meet with His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia to attend associated official engagements.