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 morning tea to acknowledge Tasmanian recipients of 2023 John Monash Scholarships on behalf of the General Sir John Monash Foundation.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to launch the late Susan Lester’s book, ‘Birds of Tasmania’.
In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers participated in the 2023 Walk Against Elder Abuse hosted by COTA Tasmania to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
It was an honour as our Tasmanian Governor to represent Tasmania at the Coronation and other events in London.
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 at a luncheon with members of the Combined Commonwealth Societies of Tasmania to mark the Birthday of His Majesty The King.
Photograph courtesy of Mrs Maureen Oates OAM
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Kirsha Kaechele and Ms Magdalena Lane, Strategic Relationships and Program Manager, MONA.
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 Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the evening the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 35th anniversary of Beacon Foundation.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by clients and staff of Uniting AgeWell’s The Cottage.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a musical performance and reception for the Hobart Women’s Shelter to mark the Birthday of His Majesty The King.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 40th anniversary of the Jireh House Association Inc.
In the evening at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the opening of the 2023 Asia Pacific Summit on Girls’ Education hosted by the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia.
In the evening at the Latrobe Memorial Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presided as Chief Scout for Tasmania at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Scouts Australia ― Tasmanian Branch and also presented Good Service Awards.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge donors, sponsors and supporters of the Cancer Council Tasmania.
In the morning at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2023 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast hosted by Reconciliation Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers participated in an online meeting with Mr Jeremy Cross, Associate Director of Championing and Networks, The Prince’s Foundation, and Mr Justin Hewitt, Executive Director, The Prince’s Trust Australia.
In the afternoon at North Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a community luncheon hosted by the Australian Italian Club Hobart to celebrate Italian Republic Day.
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the launch of the 2023 Hobart Red Shield Appeal hosted by the Salvation Army Tasmania Division.
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 Strahan Primary School.
