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 afternoon the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received His Excellency Mr Pham Hung Tam, Ambassador of Vietnam to Australia, and an accompanying delegation at Government House.
The Governor and Professor Chalmers enjoyed afternoon tea with His Excellency and the delegation in the Government House conservatory as they heard more about the relationship between Tasmania and Vietnam.
In her community engagement role, the Governor joins with Tasmanians from all faiths and cultures to mark their significant milestones and important occasions.
Later she joined Tasmania’s Catholic community at St Mary’s Cathedral for the installation of the new Archbishop of Hobart.
Archbishop Tony Ireland was appointed to the role by Pope Leo XIV in June.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 4, 5 and 6 students from Westerway Primary School.
In the evening the Governor was delighted to host a reception at Government House to mark National Science Week as it got underway in Tasmania.
Science teachers and students from southern Tasmanian schools, as well as representatives from the University of Tasmania, joined together to celebrate a week of exciting events.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided over the swearing-in of the Premier, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP, and his Cabinet.
A key part of the Governor’s role is officiating at important State ceremonies, including swearing in the Premier and Cabinet Ministers.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from Waimea Heights Primary School.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to welcome Young Leadership Dialogue delegates visiting Hobart with the Australian American Leadership Dialogue.
In her community engagement role, the Governor often hosts delegates at Government House who are attending national and international conferences and meetings in Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Jesse Fleay, Research Associate, National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice, Federation University, accompanied by Dr Stuart Ferrie.
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 40th anniversary of the Kingston Neighborhood House.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received representatives of the Hobart City Mission, Salvation Army Tasmania, and Kingborough Helping Hands to receive food donations to mark Homelessness Week 2025.
In her community engagement role, the Governor is committed to supporting organisations providing services to Tasmanians in need.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the afternoon, the Governor received Mr Andrew Hawkey, Electoral Commissioner, Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
As His Majesty The King’s representative in Tasmania, the Governor’s main duty is to exercise the constitutional powers of the Head of State.
She plays an important role in elections, by proroguing Parliament and dissolving the House of Assembly, and issuing the writs for an election.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 5 students from Lansdowne Crescent Primary School.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 4/5/6 students from Waimea Heights Primary School.
In the morning at Cygnet, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Huon Valley which included visits to Burtons Reserve; Port Cygnet Sea Scouts; CWA Cottage; The Cannery; Cygnet Town Hall; Huon Regional Care, Franklin; Trade Training Centre, Huonville; Huon She Shed, Ranelagh; and Baden Powell Scout Hall, Huonville, prior to attending a Civic Reception hosted by the Mayor of Huon Valley at the Huonville Town Hall.
