Governor's News

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.

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12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment

In the evening at Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Royal Tasmania Regimental Dinner hosted by the 12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment.

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Tasmania Police - the late Constable Keith Smith 27-06-25

Tasmania Police

In the afternoon at the Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a Service in Celebration for the Life of the late Keith Smith.

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Executive Council

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.

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Mr Arthur Pegg

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Arthur Pegg, together with Ms Kathryn Sheridan and Ms Fiona MacKay.

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ADFRES - 2025 Prince of Wales Awards 24-06-25

Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support - Prince of Wales Awards 2025

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a ceremony for Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support to present the 2025 Prince of Wales Awards for Tasmanian Reservists.

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Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania Inc 23-06-25

Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania to mark Global Awareness Day for MND.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Ms Ruth Baird, Director, Tasmania State Office, together with senior representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Executive Council

Later, the Governor presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School 23-06-25

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 3 students from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School.

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Anglesea Barrack Officers' Mess

In the evening at Anglesea Barracks, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a dinner with members of the Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess.

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Order of St John Investiture 20-06-25

Investiture - The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, as Deputy Prior for Tasmania, presided at an investiture for The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.

 

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University of Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Mr James Groom, Deputy Chancellor, and Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor, of the University of Tasmania.

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Royal Society of Tasmania medal presentations 18-06-25

The Royal Society of Tasmania - Medal Presentations

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a ceremony for the Royal Society of Tasmania to present the 2024 Peter Smith Medal, 2024 Louisa Anne Meredith Medals, and annual Doctoral Awards.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Later, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Fiona Hoggart, Director, ASEAN-Australia Centre; Ms Annabel Deibe, Policy and Program Team, ASEAN-Australia Centre; and Ms Ruth Baird, Director, Tasmania State Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia

In the morning, the Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, and Dr Marsia Pramono departed Government House.

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Ambassador of Indonesia, HE Dr Siswo Pramono 17-06-25

Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia

In the afternoon, the Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, and Dr Marsia Pramono arrived at Government House to stay.

In the evening, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Indonesia and Dr Pramono.

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Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania 16-06-25

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and the WEAAD Walk events.

Photograph:  Alastair Bett/COTA Tasmania

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Bills for Assent

Bills for Assent

Later, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.

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Eastern Shore Ramblers - 50th anniversary 16-06-25

Eastern Shore Ramblers Inc

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 50th anniversary of the walking club, Eastern Shore Ramblers Inc.

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