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.
Later in Launceston, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Junction Arts Festival 2025.
Later at Design Tasmania, Launceston, the Governor and Professor Chalmers viewed the exhibition, 'Tasmania Makes 25'.
In the afternoon at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the Governor and Professor Chalmers viewed the exhibitions, 'Shapeshifting: The Art of Helen Wright', and 'Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections'.
Later at Riverside, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, invested the Reverend Josephine Pyecroft with her award of the Medal of the Order of Australia which was announced in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.
In the morning, the High Commissioner for Canada, Her Excellency Dr Julie Sunday, and Mr Mark McLaughlin departed Government House.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the High Commissioner for Canada, Her Excellency Dr Julie Sunday, and Mr Mark McLaughlin.
In the afternoon at Crowne Plaza Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presented the 2025 AICD Gold Medal Award at the Tasmanian Annual Lunch hosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who submitted new Standing Orders for the House of Assembly.
In the evening at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Civic reception to mark the opening of the Antarctic Season 2025-26.
In the afternoon, the High Commissioner for Canada, Her Excellency Dr Julie Sunday, and Mr Mark McLaughlin arrived at Government House to stay.
In the morning at Derwent Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a ceremonial contract signing hosted by Liferaft Systems Australia and BAE Systems Maritime Australia.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, received Ms Tameika Munday, Lead Specialist — Australian Curriculum, Mrs Jill Burrill, Assistant Director — Australian Curriculum, and Mrs Tina Busch, Senior Communications Officer Digital Inclusion, Department for Education, Children and Young People.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, led the wreath laying ceremony to mark the 85th National Commemoration of the Battle of Britain.
In the evening at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented awards at the 2025 Hockey Tasmania Southern Hockey League Presentation Night.
In the afternoon at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read a Lesson at the ecumenical service to mark the 85th National Commemoration of the Battle of Britain.
In the evening at Wrest Point, Sandy Bay, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2025 Annual Art Show hosted by the Rotary Club of Hobart.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Poland, Mr Marcin Kawalowski, together with the Honorary Consul for Poland in Tasmania, Mr Ed Kremzer.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Print Radio Tasmania.
In the morning at The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address as guest speaker at the 2025 Women in Law Breakfast hosted by the Tasmania University Law Society.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, hosted a reception for the Claremont Flower Show Group to mark the 40th anniversary of the Claremont Spring Flower Show.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly welcomes community groups to Government House who are celebrating significant milestones and important occasions.
