On 2 June 2025 we celebrated in Melbourne the 79th Anniversary of the Italian Republic, reminding the international standure of our Country and, at the same time, its extraordinary richness and uniqueness.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Great Events, Steve Dimopoulos, participated on behalf of the Premier of Victoria, as well as the Leader of the Opposition Brad Battin. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Maree Edwards, was also present.
During the evening, the Consul General Chiara Mauri confered the Onorificenza dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica italiana upon the former Governor of Victoria, Hon. Linda Dessau AC.
