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 Orana Campsite, Roches Beach, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended and met with members of Girl Guides Tasmania attending the 2026 State Camp Quambatook.
In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Illawarra Hawks.
In the evening at the Hobart Synagogue, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers joined with members of the Tasmanian community to mark the National Day of Mourning to honour victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, the Honourable Michelle O’Byrne.
In the afternoon at Crowne Plaza, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2026 Hobart International Inspirational Series event hosted by Tennis Tasmania, followed by viewing of the Hobart International tournament at the Domain Tennis Centre.
In the afternoon at the Domain Tennis Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2026 Hobart International tennis tournament hosted by Tennis Tasmania.
This year’s event has welcomed some of the biggest names in world tennis to Hobart, highlighting the tournament’s growing reputation on the international tennis circuit.
In the morning at Princes Wharf, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the official arrival ceremony hosted by the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme to mark the final day of Youth Voyage 01/26 on board STS Young Endeavour.
In the afternoon at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and presented trophies at the Official Prize Giving for the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
