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 evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Hobart Bangladesh Community Inc to mark the Victory Day of Bangladesh.
In the afternoon at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the 2025 Children’s University Tasmania Hobart graduation ceremony hosted by the Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 55th anniversary of the Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania.
In the morning at Derwent Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with staff and undertook a tour of the operations of the social enterprise, Bikes for Good, hosted by the Tasmanian Bike Collective Inc.
In the morning at Derwent Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers attended the inaugural voyage of the vessel, Hull 096, hosted by Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd.
In the evening at Bellerive Oval, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the final Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL11) cricket match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Perth Scorchers.
In the afternoon at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and led a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Hobart Cenotaph.
In the morning at Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented awards at the RDA participant end-of-year party hosted by the Riding for the Disabled Association of Tasmania Inc.
Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to acknowledge the Tasmanian mentors who supported the 2025 Mentor Walks Hobart program.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly meets Tasmanians who take the time to support each other and help people to achieve their goals.
In the afternoon at Montrose Bay High School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented an award at the 2025 Years 9 and 10 Celebration Assembly.
In the afternoon at the Henry Jones Art Hotel, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a reception to mark the appointment of the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Latvia in Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the Cancer Council Tasmania.
In the morning at Tebrakunna, Little Musselroe Bay, Cape Portland, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the official opening of the Mannalargenna Day Festival 2025 hosted by the Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation.
In the morning at Scottsdale, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Dorset, hosted by the Mayor of Dorset, Councillor Rhys Beattie.
In the afternoon at Bicheno, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with members of the Here We Are dementia and social support group.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly meets people from around our State who are caring for their communities and making a difference in the lives of their fellow Tasmanians.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a stand-up luncheon to mark the bicentenary of the Executive Council.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of Ten Lives (Hobart Cat Centre Inc).
In the afternoon at Frogmore Creek, Cambridge, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a luncheon hosted by the Tasmania JackJumpers to mark the launch of Tasmania’s WNBL team, the Tasmania Jewels.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the Consul-General of India, Dr Sushil Kumar, together with the Honorary Consul for India in Tasmania, Dr Navpreet Kaur.
In her ceremonial role, the Governor regularly receives courtesy calls from diplomatic representatives who are visiting Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 6 students from St Virgil’s College Junior School.
