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 the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Hobart to mark the 20th anniversary of the Family Law Pathways Network.
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 hosted a visit by students and parents/carers participating in the Children’s University Tasmania School Holiday Program.
In the afternoon at the Legacy Park Community Hub, Queen’s Domain, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, delivered an address and participated in a Mentor Walks Hobart session.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, appointed and swore to office the Premier of Tasmania and Cabinet Ministers.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards Scheme for Tasmanian Reservists on behalf of the Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support, followed by a reception to mark 40 years of the awards.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a Growth Industry Preparation Program (GrIPP) workshop on behalf of Beacon Foundation.
In the afternoon, the Governor received Professor Nicholas Farrelly, State Secretary for the Rhodes Scholarship in Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 5 students from Dominic College.
In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the MVP Gala Ball hosted by the Tasmania JackJumpers to celebrate the 2023/24 NBL Season and Championship win.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers welcomed members of the public to enjoy Lunch on the Lawns at Government House.
In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL Season 2023/24 finals series game four between the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United.
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 185th anniversaries of the Hobart Horticultural Society and the Launceston Horticultural Society.
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 103rd anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Aimen Jafri, Chair, and Mr Lee Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a stand-up luncheon on the occasion of the retirement of Her Excellency’s Official Secretary, Mr David Owen.
In the afternoon, the Governor chaired a meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Bernadette Black, Founding Director of the Brave Foundation.
