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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Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research

In the evening at Macquarie Wharf 4, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended an onboard reception on the occasion of the visit to Hobart by the German research icebreaker, RV Polarstern, hosted by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Her Excellency Ms Beate Grzeski, and the Director of the Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Professor Dr Antje Boetius.

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Tasmania JackJumpers

In the afternoon at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers.

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St David's Cathedral

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the sesquicentenary of the consecration of St David’s Cathedral.

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Supreme Court of Tasmania

Opening of the Legal Year 2024

In the morning at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered a reading at an ecumenical service to mark the opening of the 2024 Legal Year.

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a Judges’ Breakfast at the Supreme Court.

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International Women's Day 2024

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Adjunct Professor Gillian Biscoe AM and Ms Judy Tierney OAM re International Women's Day 2024.

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Cricket Tasmania

In the evening at Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Women’s T20 International cricket match between Australia and South Africa hosted by Cricket Tasmania.

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Executive Council

Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Premier of Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP.

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Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) Awards 2023

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the presentation of Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2023 on behalf of the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC).

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Royal Australian Air Force

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Wing Commander Nicholas Fairweather, Commanding Officer, No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron, together with Warrant Officer Stephen Zantuck.

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Royal Australian Navy

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the incoming Commanding Officer of Navy Headquarters Tasmania, Commander Tony Everingham, together with the outgoing Commanding Officer, Commander Mark Tandy.

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Governor of Tasmania

In the afternoon, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, resumed the administration of the government of the State.

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Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race 2023

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Presentations

In the afternoon at the Federation Concert Hall, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, delivered an address and presented trophies at the Official Prize Giving for the 2023 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

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Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania

In the morning, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, assumed the administration of the government of the State.

 

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Bills for Assent

Bill for Assent

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for the Royal Assent.

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Executive Council

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

In the morning, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley departed Government House.

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Tasmania JackJumpers

Tasmania JackJumpers

In the afternoon at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Sydney Kings.

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International Wall of Friendship

In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the unveiling of a commemorative stone for the Bangladesh community on behalf of the International Wall of Friendship Inc.

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Open House Hobart

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

In the evening, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley arrived at Government House to stay.

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