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 evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 66th Australian National Square Dance Convention.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly hosts receptions at Government House to welcome visitors to Tasmania who are in the State to attend major national conferences and events.
Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at C3 Convention Centre, South Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the National School Food Summit hosted by School Food Matters Inc in collaboration with the Federation of Canteens in Schools.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted investitures for recipients of honours and awards which were announced in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted investitures for recipients of honours and awards which were announced in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List and the 2025 Australian Bravery Decorations Wattle Day List.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the Women’s Legal Service Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for the Royal Assent.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea to mark the 20th anniversary of ArtsNational Hobart (formerly the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Hobart).
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the South African Rainbow Nation Association of Tasmania to mark South African Freedom Day.
In her community engagement role, the Governor is always pleased to join with Tasmanians from all cultures and backgrounds to celebrate their significant occasions.
Following on from her visit to the Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC) in Launceston last week, this morning the Governor was pleased to welcome the group to Government House for a very special presentation.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Lest we forget.
On this Anzac Day morning, exactly 111 years after Australian and New Zealand troops went ashore at Gallipoli, the Governor addressed the Dawn Service at the Launceston Cenotaph.
In the morning at Noonameena, University of Tasmania, Newnham, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers participated in a yarning circle hosted by the Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Commander Dean Uren, Commanding Officer, and Warrant Officer Lex Davison, Command Warrant Officer, HMAS Ballarat, together with Commander Deb Butterworth, Commanding Officer, Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 10th anniversary of the Way to St James Pilgrimage.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmer hosted a ceremony for the Royal Society of Tasmania to present the 2025 MR Banks Medal and a doctoral award.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by students and parents/carers participating in the Children’s University Tasmania School Holiday Program.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a tour of Government House artworks, followed by a reception, for members of the Friends of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the High Commissioner for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr F.M. Borhan Uddin.
In her ceremonial role, throughout the year the Governor welcomes Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomatic representatives at Government House.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Interweave Arts Association Inc to mark the 16th anniversary of the sustainable wearable art show, Remade.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 80th anniversary of the Huon Agricultural Society Inc.
