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.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr John Minchin, President, and Mr Harvey Lennon, Chief Executive Officer, of the Hobart City Mission.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff, at breakfast.
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 15th anniversary of the Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania.
Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 6 students from Mt Stuart Primary School.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 115th anniversary of the South Hobart Football Club.
In the morning at Derwent Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the official launch of the vessel, Incat Hull 096, hosted by Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd.
In the morning at Quercus Park, Carrick, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2025 Agfest Agricultural Field Days, hosted by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania Inc.
In the morning at Staverton, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Kentish which included visits to the Lake Barrington International Rowing Museum; Sheffield School Farm; Cement Australia, Railton; Kentish Community Men’s Shed; Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Centre; Sheffield Visitor Information Centre; Sheffield Art Gallery and Mural Park; and Tandara Lodge Community Care Inc, prior to attending a Civic Reception hoste
In the afternoon at Prospect Vale, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at the official opening of Eskleigh Foundation’s new accommodation for Tasmanians living with disability.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Ambassador of Türkiye, His Excellency Mr Ufuk Gezer.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the bicentenary of the appointment of the inaugural Solicitor-General in Tasmania.
In the afternoon at North Hobart Football Oval, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Anzac Day Reception and Observance Ceremony hosted by the Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Women (Tasmania Branch) Inc.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the requiem at the Anzac Day Dawn Service.
Later at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, took the salute at the Anzac Day Parade.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Christopher Dawson, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Rear Admiral (Rtd) Steve Gilmore, Defence Advocate and Strategic Adviser — Maritime, Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, Department of State Growth, and Mrs Kate Gilmore.
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 visit by students, parents and carers participating in the Children’s University Tasmania school holiday program.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 80th anniversary of the Combined Commonwealth Societies of Tasmania.
