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.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 3 students from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School.
In the evening at Anglesea Barracks, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a dinner with members of the Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, as Deputy Prior for Tasmania, presided at an investiture for The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Mr James Groom, Deputy Chancellor, and Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor, of the University of Tasmania.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a ceremony for the Royal Society of Tasmania to present the 2024 Peter Smith Medal, 2024 Louisa Anne Meredith Medals, and annual Doctoral Awards.
Later, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Fiona Hoggart, Director, ASEAN-Australia Centre; Ms Annabel Deibe, Policy and Program Team, ASEAN-Australia Centre; and Ms Ruth Baird, Director, Tasmania State Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
In the morning, the Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, and Dr Marsia Pramono departed Government House.
In the afternoon, the Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, and Dr Marsia Pramono arrived at Government House to stay.
In the evening, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Indonesia and Dr Pramono.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and the WEAAD Walk events.
Photograph: Alastair Bett/COTA Tasmania
Later, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea to mark the 50th anniversary of the walking club, Eastern Shore Ramblers Inc.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a luncheon in support of Beacon Foundation, featuring a panel discussion with students, educators and employers, to mark the Birthday of His Majesty The King.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who presented Supply Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the evening, the Governor received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Leader of the Opposition and Tasmanian Labor Leader, the Honourable Dean Winter.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the afternoon at the Lenah Valley RSL Club, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and proposed the Loyal Toast at a luncheon with members of the Combined Commonwealth Societies of Tasmania to mark the Birthday of His Majesty The King.
In the morning, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, resumed the administration of the government of the State.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP.
In the morning at Bridgewater, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, and Mrs Deanna Shanahan attended the official opening of the Bridgewater Bridge.
