Governor's News

Governor's News 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.

Ambassador of Thailand, HE Ms Arjaree Sriratanaban

Ambassador of Thailand to Australia

In the afternoon, the Ambassador of Thailand, Her Excellency Ms Arjaree Sriratanaban, arrived at Government House to stay.

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Thailand.

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Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Ltd - Centenary Morning Tea

In the morning at RACT House, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended a morning tea to mark the centenary of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania.

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Hobart Women's Shelter

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor hosted a Women’s Housing Working Meeting on behalf of the Hobart Women’s Shelter.

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26TEN

In the morning at Clarence Plains Child and Family Learning Centre, Clarendon Vale, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited the 26TEN Clarence Plains Community.

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Cancer Council Relay for Life

Cancer Council Tasmania - Relay for Life Hobart 2023

In the afternoon at the Domain Athletics Centre, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2023 Relay for Life Hobart event on behalf of the Cancer Council Tasmania.

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National Bishops of the Anglican Church of Australia

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the Conference of National Bishops of the Anglican Church of Australia.

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Multicultural Council of Tasmania - Harmony Week 2023

Multicultural Council of Tasmania - Harmony Week 2023

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark Harmony Week 2023 on behalf of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania.

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Peter Underwood Centre

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present children’s music classes on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.

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Commonwealth Day 2023

Royal Commonwealth Society - Southern Tasmanian Branch

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Royal Commonwealth Society ― Southern Tasmanian Branch and other Loyal Societies to mark Commonwealth Day 2023.

Photographs courtesy of Mrs Maureen Oates OAM

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Hobart Legacy Inc

In the afternoon at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Centenary of Legacy Commemorative Service.

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58th Scout Guide Regatta

In the morning at Snug Beach, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 58th Scout Guide Regatta.

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Ten Days on the Island 2023

In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a performance of ‘Women of Troy’ presented by Archipelago Productions as part of the program of events of Ten Days on the Island.

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Roads Australia International Women's Day Industry Luncheon

In the afternoon at the Mövenpick Hotel, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers delivered an address as guest speaker at the Roads Australia International Women’s Day Industry Luncheon.

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Tas Reads Week reception

Tasmania Reads Week

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to celebrate Tasmania Reads Week on behalf of Libraries Tasmania.

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Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Ltd

In the evening at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a dinner to mark the centenary of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Ltd.

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Swansea Primary School

Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by students from Swansea Primary School.

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Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation

Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation

In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, participated in a facilitated conversation as guest speaker at the 2023 International Women’s Day Breakfast hosted by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.

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Lifeline Australia

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Tasmanian staff and volunteers to mark the 60th anniversary of Lifeline Australia.

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The Royal Society of Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Professor Jocelyn McPhie, President, and Associate Professor Julie Rimes, Vice-President, of The Royal Society of Tasmania.

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Peter Underwood Centre

Peter Underwood Centre

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor attended the Tasmania Reads and UCTV Alive for Kids (Peter Underwood Centre) webinar:  ‘Sea Country’ by Aunty Patsy Cameron.

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