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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Theatre Royal

In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the opening night performance of ‘Romeo & Juliet’, presented by Bell Shakespeare.

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Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers with RAN representatives

Navy Headquarters Tasmania

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea with representatives of Navy Headquarters Tasmania.

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Her Excellency meets students from South George Town Primary

South George Town Primary School

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from South George Town Primary School.

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Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival 2025

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 2025 Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival.

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Her Excellency talking to Fairview Primary School students

Fairview Primary School

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Years 3/4 students from Fairview Primary School.

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Hobart Wheelers - Dirt Devils Cycling Club 28-10-25

Hobart Wheelers/Dirt Devils Cycling Club

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 100th anniversary of the Hobart Wheelers/Dirt Devils Cycling Club.

The Governor is always pleased to celebrate important milestones and mark significant occasions with Tasmanian community groups at Government House.

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General Sir John Monash Foundation

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Ross Youngman, Chief Executive Officer of the General Sir John Monash Foundation.

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Ambassador of Colombia HE Mr Diego Felipe Cadena Montenegro 27-10-25

Ambassador of Colombia to Australia

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the Ambassador of Colombia, His Excellency Mr Diego Felipe Cadena Montenegro.

In her ceremonial role, the Governor regularly receives calls from Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomatic representatives who are visiting Tasmania.

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Raptor Refuge Inc 27-10-25

Raptor Refuge Inc

In the morning at Kettering, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers undertook a tour of the operations of Raptor Refuge Inc.

The Governor enjoys heading out in our community to meet with people and organisations caring for their fellow Tasmanians, as well as for our State’s environment and wildlife.

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Central Coast Council - 150th anniversary of Penguin township 25-10-25

Central Coast Council

In the afternoon at Penguin, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a twilight street party hosted by the Central Coast Council to mark the 150th anniversary of the township of Penguin and the 50th anniversary of the installation of the Big Penguin.

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The Governor and Professor Chalmers with a giant wombat skeleton

Municipality of Circular Head

Today at Smithton, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Circular Head which included visits to the Circular Head Heritage Centre; Duck River Meadows Dairy; Circular Head Trade Training Centre; Giggles Early Learning Centre; Wyndarra Centre Inc; and Emmerton Park Aged Care, prior to attending a Civic Reception hosted by the Mayor of Circular Head at the Stanley Town Hall.

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RAST - 2025 Royal Hobart Show 23-10-25

Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania - 2025 Royal Hobart Show

In the morning at the Hobart Regatta Grounds, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2025 Royal Hobart Show.

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26 Ten Week 2025

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark 26Ten Week 2025.

 

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Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Police Commissioners Forum

In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a dinner on the occasion of the visit to Tasmania by Australian State and Territory and New Zealand Police Commissioners.

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Executive Council

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

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Her Excellency presents a life membership to Debbie Emmerton

Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania to mark the 2025 Royal Hobart Show.

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Bills for Assent

Legislative Council (Bills for Assent)

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

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Her Excellency speaking to students in the Drawing Room

Southern Christian College

Later at Government House, Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 6 students from Southern Christian College.

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Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 44th Meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).

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Tasmanian Seafarers' Memorial Annual Service 19-10-25

Tasmanian Seafarers' Memorial, Triabunna

In the morning at Triabunna, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and laid a wreath at the 2025 Tasmanian Seafarers’ Memorial Service.

The Governor serves as Patron of the Tasmanian Seafarer’s Memorial Committee and yesterday was proud to attend the annual Memorial Service at Triabunna.

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