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.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School 23-06-25

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

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.

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Anglesea Barrack Officers' Mess

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.

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Order of St John Investiture 20-06-25

Investiture - The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem

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.

 

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University of Tasmania

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.

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Royal Society of Tasmania medal presentations 18-06-25

The Royal Society of Tasmania - Medal Presentations

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.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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.

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Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia

In the morning, the Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, and Dr Marsia Pramono departed Government House.

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Ambassador of Indonesia, HE Dr Siswo Pramono 17-06-25

Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia

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.

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Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania 16-06-25

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025

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

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Bills for Assent

Bills for Assent

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

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Eastern Shore Ramblers - 50th anniversary 16-06-25

Eastern Shore Ramblers Inc

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.

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Beacon Foundation King's Birthday Luncheon 13-06-25

Birthday of His Majesty The King 2025

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.

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Bills for Assent

Bills for Assent

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.

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Premier of Tasmania - signing of Proclamation re State Election 11-06-25

Premier of Tasmania

In the evening, the Governor received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.

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Leader of the Opposition, Tasmanian Labor Leader

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.

 

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Premier of Tasmania

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

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Combined Commonwealth Societies of Tasmania

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.

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Governor of Tasmania

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

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Premier of Tasmania

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.

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Bridgewater Bridge official opening (Lt Gov + MS) 01-06-25

Official Opening of the Bridgewater Bridge

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.

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