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 MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a presentation ceremony for Reconciliation Tasmania to mark the State Final of the 2025 Youth Speak Out program.
Later, the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Her Excellency Mrs Ardi Stoios-Braken, and Mr Wayne Stoios departed Government House.
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 evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Her Excellency Mrs Ardi Stoios-Braken, and Mr Wayne Stoios.
In her ceremonial role, the Governor regularly hosts Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomatic representatives at Government House.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for members of the Garden Clubs of Australia, Southern Tasmania.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly welcomes community groups to Government House and is proud to acknowledge the achievements of Tasmanians on the national stage.
In the evening, the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Her Excellency Mrs Ardi Stoios-Braken, and Mr Wayne Stoios arrived at Government House to stay.
In the afternoon on the Queens Domain, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and officiated at a rededication and unveiling event for restored plaques hosted by the Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue Inc.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and laid a wreath at the wreath laying ceremony to mark Remembrance Day.
Today, more than a century after the guns fell silent on the Western Front, the Governor led Tasmanians in commemorations for Remembrance Day.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a ceremony for the presentation of the 10th anniversary Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards.
The Governor is always delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Tasmanians and highlight our State’s impressive history of innovation and scientific research.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Scott Kelleher, Director, Tasmania State Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon at Kingborough Community Hub, Kingston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the official opening of the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Oatlands, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the 2025 Open House Southern Midlands hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects, Tasmanian Chapter.
Earlier this year, the Governor attended the launch of Open House Southern Midlands, and today, she was delighted to return to Oatlands for the event.
In the morning at Deloraine, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2025 Tasmanian Craft Fair.
The Governor enjoys supporting Tasmania’s arts and cultural sector and travelling around our State to attend events and meet artists and craftspeople.
In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the opening night performance of ‘Romeo & Juliet’, presented by Bell Shakespeare.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea with representatives of Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
In her ceremonial role, the Governor regularly visits members of Australia’s Armed Forces based in Tasmania and also enjoys welcoming personnel to Government House.
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 South George Town Primary School.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 2025 Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Years 3/4 students from Fairview Primary School.
