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.

Meals on Wheels Inc. 2025

Meals on Wheels Association of Tasmania Inc.

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Meals on Wheels Association of Tasmania Inc.

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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

In the afternoon, the Governor received Ms Mary Mulcahy, Director, Dr Ash Kerr, Head of Art, and Dr Eleanor Cave, Deputy Director, Research and Collections, of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

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Hobart Legacy Inc.

Hobart Legacy Inc.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for Hobart Legacy Inc.

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Festival of Voices

Festival of Voices 2025

In the evening at the Hobart City Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the performance of ‘Verdi Requiem’ presented as part of the program of events of the Festival of Voices 2025.

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King's Scout and Queen's Guide Awards 04-07-25

Scouts Tasmania and Girl Guides Tasmania

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a ceremony for Scouts Tasmania and Girl Guides Tasmania to present King’s Scout and Queen’s Guide Awards.

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NAIDOC Week 2025 - 'lakapawa (to be seen)' exhibition 04-07-25

NAIDOC Week 2025 - 'lakapawa (to be seen)' Art Exhibition

In the afternoon at the Moonah Arts Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers viewed the art exhibition, ‘lakapawa (to be seen)', presented in partnership between Karadi Aboriginal Corporation and Moonah Arts Centre to mark NAIDOC Week 2025.

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Hamilton Literary Society Annual Lecture 03-07-25

Hamilton Literary Society Annual Lecture 2025

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted the Annual Lecture of the Hamilton Literary Society.

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Festival of Voices 2025 - 'Sjaella' 02-07-25

Festival of Voices 2025

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a performance of ‘A Choral Soirée — Among the Branches’, presented by vocal ensemble, Sjaella, as part of the program of events of the Festival of Voices 2025.

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Tasmanian Leaders - I-LEAD Women in Community Services 01-07-25

Tasmanian Leaders Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Tasmanian Leaders Inc to acknowledge the participants completing the 2025 I-LEAD Women in Community Services program.

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Montagu Bay 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 Montagu Bay Primary School.

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Governor's Environment Scholarship (UTAS) 30-06-25

University of Tasmania - Governor's Environment Scholarships 2025

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a ceremony for the University of Tasmania to present the 2025 Governor’s Environment Scholarships.

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Royal Tasmania Regimental Dinner 28-06-25

12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment

In the evening at Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Royal Tasmania Regimental Dinner hosted by the 12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment.

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Tasmania Police - the late Constable Keith Smith 27-06-25

Tasmania Police

In the afternoon at the Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a Service in Celebration for the Life of the late Keith Smith.

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Executive Council

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

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Tas

Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.

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Invitations

Mr Arthur Pegg

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Arthur Pegg, together with Ms Kathryn Sheridan and Ms Fiona MacKay.

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ADFRES - 2025 Prince of Wales Awards 24-06-25

Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support - Prince of Wales Awards 2025

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a ceremony for Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support to present the 2025 Prince of Wales Awards for Tasmanian Reservists.

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Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania Inc 23-06-25

Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania to mark Global Awareness Day for MND.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Ms Ruth Baird, Director, Tasmania State Office, together with senior representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Executive Council

Later, the Governor presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.

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