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.
In the morning, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr Fahad Altaffag, and Mrs Noora Rashed Al-Shehhi departed Government House.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, and Mrs Deanna Shanahan hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr Fahad Altaffag, and Mrs Noora Rashed Al-Shehhi.
In the evening, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr Fahad Altaffag, and Mrs Noora Rashed Al-Shehhi arrived at Government House to stay.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, and Mrs Deanna Shanahan hosted a reception for the Department of Defence to welcome visiting members of the Service Attaché and Advisor Group (SAAG) to Tasmania.
Later at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Deanna Shanahan attended the commemorative wreath laying ceremony to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
In the evening at Hellenic House, North Hobart, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Shanahan attended a dinner hosted by the Cretan Association of Tasmania to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
In the afternoon, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, assumed the administration of the government of the State.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Order of Australia Honours which were announced in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Meritorious Service and Military Awards which were announced in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list, and Group Bravery Citations which were announced in the 2024 Australian Bravery Decorations.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Lieutenant Colonel David Arden (Retd), President of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, and Mrs Gayle Arden.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr John Minchin, President, and Mr Harvey Lennon, Chief Executive Officer, of the Hobart City Mission.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff, at breakfast.
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 15th anniversary of the Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania.
Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 6 students from Mt Stuart Primary School.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 115th anniversary of the South Hobart Football Club.
In the morning at Derwent Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the official launch of the vessel, Incat Hull 096, hosted by Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd.
In the morning at Quercus Park, Carrick, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2025 Agfest Agricultural Field Days, hosted by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania Inc.
In the morning at Staverton, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Kentish which included visits to the Lake Barrington International Rowing Museum; Sheffield School Farm; Cement Australia, Railton; Kentish Community Men’s Shed; Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Centre; Sheffield Visitor Information Centre; Sheffield Art Gallery and Mural Park; and Tandara Lodge Community Care Inc, prior to attending a Civic Reception hoste
In the afternoon at Prospect Vale, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at the official opening of Eskleigh Foundation’s new accommodation for Tasmanians living with disability.
