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 ceremony for the Japanese Teachers’ Network Tasmania to present awards for the 2025 Tasmanian Japanese Speech Competition.
In the afternoon on board STV Windeward Bound at Waterman’s Dock, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and presented certificates to members of the crew completing the 2025 East Coast Youth Leadership Challenge.
Later, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
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 Michael’s Collegiate School.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the launch of ‘On the Record’, a student-led artwork inspired by the Commissioner for Children and Young People Tasmania and Terrapin’s project, ‘A Mountain of Voices’.
Today, Government House was filled with the voices of young people as the Governor hosted a special event to celebrate the ‘A Mountain of Voices’ project.
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 20th Annual Tasmanian Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast.
Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a presentation ceremony for Young Leaders of Tasmania (YLOT).
In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the inaugural office of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 5 students from Howrah Primary School.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the 2025 annual lecture of the Australian Institute of International Affairs — Tasmania Branch.
In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the end-of-year concert, TYO in the Goods Shed 2025!, presented by the Tasmanian Youth Orchestras.
In the morning at the Dover Museum and Gallery, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the Dover History Group’s exhibition, Wreck of the George III.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for members of the Tasmanian delegation who participated in the 2025 AFS Youth Assembly.
In the morning at Loorana, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of King Island which included visits to King Island Dairy; King Island Gallery; King Island RSL Sub Branch; Country Women’s Association, Pegarah Branch; Phoenix Community House; King Island Men’s Shed; King Island Community Garden; King Island Childcare and Early Learning Centre; King Island District High School; King Island Museum; King Island Study Hub; G6 Meta
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Tasmanian Government Education International to acknowledge the 2025 international student program in Tasmanian government schools.
Education and youth engagement is a priority for the Governor, and this week she has enjoyed taking part in several events focusing on young people.
In the afternoon at the Theatre Royal, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and presented awards at the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards (Tasmania) hosted by the National Australia Day Council.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 5 students from Howrah Primary School.
Welcoming young people to Government House and helping them to learn more about our system of Government is always an enjoyable part of the Governor’s program.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 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 received Wing Commander Nicholas Fairweather, outgoing Commanding Officer, together with Wing Commander David Stary, incoming Commanding Officer, No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.
In the morning at Youngtown Barracks, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, formally inspected and delivered an address as Reviewing Officer at the end of year parade hosted by Alpha Company, Australian Army Cadets, Tasmania Battalion.
