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 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.
In the morning at Lindisfarne Primary School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with students and staff and viewed the eSmart program hosted by the Alannah & Madeline Foundation to mark National eSmart Week.
In the afternoon at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion.
In the evening at Anglesea Barracks, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a dinner with members of the Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 3/4 students from Rokeby Primary School.
In the morning at Crowne Plaza Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to open the 2026 Superannuation Lawyers’ Conference hosted by the Law Council of Australia.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of SKÅL International Hobart.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly welcomes groups to Government House who are celebrating significant occasions and milestones.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Rob Anders, Director, Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Years 5/6 students from Richmond Primary School.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for the Parliament of Tasmania together with a visiting delegation of Members of the Parliament of Samoa.
Today, the Governor was pleased to welcome a delegation of Members of the Parliament of Samoa to Government House for afternoon tea.
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 evening at the Hobart City Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Multicultural Eid Festival Hobart 2026 hosted by the Pakistani Australian Cultural Organisation Inc.
In the afternoon, 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.
The Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers were delighted to host Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark during their State Visit to Australia.
This morning, the Tasmanian leg of their visit began at Government House with a Welcome to Country and cleansing ceremony on the Government House lawns.
In the morning at ‘Home Hill’, Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended an event hosted by Toast for Kids Charity Inc to launch ‘Read Aloud to Your Child Every Day’.
In the afternoon at the Hamilton Recreation Grounds, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2026 Hamilton Agricultural Show hosted by the Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society Inc.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a light outdoor luncheon for Diabetes Australia — Tasmania to mark the commencement of the Pollie Pedal 2026 event.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania to mark Harmony Week.
Next week is Harmony Week, a national celebration that recognises Australia’s diversity and brings together people from different backgrounds at events right across the country.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Captain Jeff Rasnake, Commanding Officer, USCGC Polar Star, and members of the Ship's company, together with the Acting Consul-General of the United States of America, Ms Jordana Cox, and consular staff.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, hosted a luncheon with representatives of Vice-Regal patronages and other organisations.
