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 evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for representatives of Probus clubs in Tasmania to mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.
The Governor regularly welcomes community groups and organisations to Government House as they celebrate important occasions and mark significant milestones.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 2 students from Sandy Bay Infant School.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for members and supporters of the Sing For Your Life! Choir.
In her community engagement role, the Governor is committed to supporting the arts in Tasmania and enjoys celebrating the achievements of Tasmanian artists and performers.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor received the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who submitted new Standing Orders for the House of Assembly.
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 afternoon at Montrose Foreshore Community Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the Nepalese New Year 2083 Festival hosted by the Nepali Society of Tasmania.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted visits by Year 6 students from The Friends’ 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 Glenorchy Primary School.
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.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted visits by the Year 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 hosted a morning tea for members of The Australiana Society Inc.
The Governor was pleased to welcome members of the Australiana Society from around the country to Government House for morning tea.
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 105th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force.
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.
As Patron of the Anglesea Barracks Officers Mess, the Governor was pleased to join members for a dinner, during which she unveiled a plaque to formally name the Anglesea Room at the barracks.
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.
