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 evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmer hosted a ceremony for the Royal Society of Tasmania to present the 2025 MR Banks Medal and a doctoral award.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by students and parents/carers participating in the Children’s University Tasmania School Holiday Program.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a tour of Government House artworks, followed by a reception, for members of the Friends of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the High Commissioner for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr F.M. Borhan Uddin.
In her ceremonial role, throughout the year the Governor welcomes Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomatic representatives at Government House.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Interweave Arts Association Inc to mark the 16th anniversary of the sustainable wearable art show, Remade.
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 80th anniversary of the Huon Agricultural Society Inc.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted a luncheon with Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, the Honourable Michelle O’Byrne, together with an invited guest list of Tasmanian women leaders.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for representatives of Probus clubs in Tasmania to mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.
The Governor regularly welcomes community groups and organisations to Government House as they celebrate important occasions and mark significant milestones.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 2 students from Sandy Bay Infant School.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for members and supporters of the Sing For Your Life! Choir.
In her community engagement role, the Governor is committed to supporting the arts in Tasmania and enjoys celebrating the achievements of Tasmanian artists and performers.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor received the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who submitted new Standing Orders for the House of Assembly.
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 Montrose Foreshore Community Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the Nepalese New Year 2083 Festival hosted by the Nepali Society of Tasmania.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted visits by Year 6 students from The Friends’ 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 5/6 students from Glenorchy Primary School.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for the Royal Assent.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted visits by the Year 5 students from Howrah Primary School.
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 Australiana Society Inc.
The Governor was pleased to welcome members of the Australiana Society from around the country to Government House for morning tea.
In the evening at Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a reception hosted by No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron to mark the 105th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor received Mr Andrew Hawkey, Electoral Commissioner, Tasmania Electoral Commission, in relation to writs for the elections for the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears.
In her important constitutional role, the Governor facilitates the work of the Parliament and issues the writs – or commands – for Parliamentary elections held in Tasmania.
