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.

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National Australia Day Council

In the evening at Princes Wharf 1, Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, co-hosted, with the Acting Premier of Tasmania, the presentation of the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards (Tasmania).

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Tasmanian Bike Collective Inc

Later at Huonville, the Governor and Professor Chalmers visited and met with staff, students and volunteers at the Huon Valley Bike Collective.

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Huonville Primary School

Later at Huonville, the Governor and Professor Chalmers visited and met with students and staff at Huonville Primary School.

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Australian Defence Force

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation ceremony for the awarding of the Australian Defence Force Federation Star.

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Tasmanian Masters Athletics Inc

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for the Tasmanian Masters Athletics Inc to acknowledge the local organising committee, volunteers and officials who supported the hosting of the 50th Australian Masters Athletics Track and Field Championships.

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GH Open Day 2024

Government House Open Day 2024

Her Excellency the Governor and Professor Chalmers welcomed members of the public to Government House Open Day.

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Hockey One League

In the afternoon at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre, New Town, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Hockey One League games between the Tassie Tigers and the Brisbane Blaze.

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Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

In the afternoon at South Hobart, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with staff and undertook a tour of the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.

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Bills for Assent

Bill for Assent (House of Assembly)

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who presented Consolidated Fund Appropriation Bills for the Royal Assent.

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Hamlet Café

In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers visited and met with staff at Hamlet Café.

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Consul-General of France in Melbourne

The Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Consul-General of France in Melbourne, Mrs Paule Ignatio, the Administrator of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Mrs Florence Jeanblanc-Risler, together with the Honorary Consul for France in Tasmania, Mr David Shelley.

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Government House Open Day 2024

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, participated in a radio interview with the ABC Hobart Breakfast program to discuss Government House Open Day 2024.

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Pivot Maritime International

In the afternoon at Legana, the Governor and Professor Chalmers met with staff and undertook a tour of the facilities of Pivot Maritime International.

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Launceston Women's Shelter, Magnolia Place

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers visited the Launceston Women’s Shelter, Magnolia Place.

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Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery

In the morning at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with staff and undertook tours of the exhibitions, ‘Unbound:  Books Reimagined’ and ‘Discovery Collection 23/24’.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania

Later at Western Junction, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with staff and undertook a tour of the facilities of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.

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Executive Council

In the afternoon at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Open Day 2022

Government House Open Day 2024

In the morning at the studios of Southern Cross Austereo, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, participated in a radio interview with the Triple M Breakfast program to discuss Government House Open Day 2024.

 

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Defence and Veterans Workshop Inc

In the morning at Government House, Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a tour for members of the Defence and Veterans Workshop Inc.

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Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania Ltd - 2024 Royal Hobart Show

In the morning at the Hobart Regatta Grounds, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2024 Royal Hobart Show.

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