This page lists the details of the Governor's Vice-Regal program.
They are published regularly here and keep you up-to-date on the activities of the Governor across the State and highlight the broad range of people and organisations with which Her Excellency is engaged.
In the morning at Crowne Plaza Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to open the 2026 Superannuation Lawyers’ Conference hosted by the Law Council of Australia.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of SKÅL International Hobart.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly welcomes groups to Government House who are celebrating significant occasions and milestones.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Rob Anders, Director, Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Years 5/6 students from Richmond Primary School.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for the Parliament of Tasmania together with a visiting delegation of Members of the Parliament of Samoa.
Today, the Governor was pleased to welcome a delegation of Members of the Parliament of Samoa to Government House for afternoon tea.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening at the Hobart City Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Multicultural Eid Festival Hobart 2026 hosted by the Pakistani Australian Cultural Organisation Inc.
In the afternoon, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers welcomed members of the public to enjoy Lunch on the Lawns at Government House.
The Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers were delighted to host Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark during their State Visit to Australia.
This morning, the Tasmanian leg of their visit began at Government House with a Welcome to Country and cleansing ceremony on the Government House lawns.
In the morning at ‘Home Hill’, Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended an event hosted by Toast for Kids Charity Inc to launch ‘Read Aloud to Your Child Every Day’.
In the afternoon at the Hamilton Recreation Grounds, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2026 Hamilton Agricultural Show hosted by the Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society Inc.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a light outdoor luncheon for Diabetes Australia — Tasmania to mark the commencement of the Pollie Pedal 2026 event.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania to mark Harmony Week.
Next week is Harmony Week, a national celebration that recognises Australia’s diversity and brings together people from different backgrounds at events right across the country.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Captain Jeff Rasnake, Commanding Officer, USCGC Polar Star, and members of the Ship's company, together with the Acting Consul-General of the United States of America, Ms Jordana Cox, and consular staff.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, hosted a luncheon with representatives of Vice-Regal patronages and other organisations.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the University of Tasmania to mark the 20th anniversary of Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Nathan Walker, incoming Executive Secretary, together with Dr David Agnew, Executive Secretary, of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Tasmania Branch, and other Loyal Societies to mark Commonwealth Day.
Commonwealth Day is observed on the second Monday in March each year, with events and activities taking place in Commonwealth nations across the globe.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Acting British Consul-General, Mrs Sunny Ahmed, and Deputy Consul-General, Mrs Oonagh Lewis, together with the Honorary Consul for the United Kingdom in Tasmania, Mr Frank McGregor.
In the morning at Sheffield, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 31st SteamFest event hosted by the Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society.
The Governor enjoys travelling around our State and supporting the many diverse events organised by our Tasmanian community throughout the year.
