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 afternoon at the Mövenpick Hotel, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers delivered an address as guest speaker at the Roads Australia International Women’s Day Industry Luncheon.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to celebrate Tasmania Reads Week on behalf of Libraries Tasmania.
In the evening at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a dinner to mark the centenary of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Ltd.
Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by students from Swansea Primary School.
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, participated in a facilitated conversation as guest speaker at the 2023 International Women’s Day Breakfast hosted by the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Tasmanian staff and volunteers to mark the 60th anniversary of Lifeline Australia.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Professor Jocelyn McPhie, President, and Associate Professor Julie Rimes, Vice-President, of The Royal Society of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor attended the Tasmania Reads and UCTV Alive for Kids (Peter Underwood Centre) webinar: ‘Sea Country’ by Aunty Patsy Cameron.
In the morning at the Rosny Library, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read Lian Tanner’s illustrated children’s book, ‘Ella and the Ocean’, as part of the program of events of Tasmania Reads Week, hosted by Libraries Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers welcomed members of the public to enjoy Music in the Gardens at Government House, featuring performances by Kelly Ottaway and Randall Muir; Xyris Quartet; Rebeka Hren Dragolič, Peter Lawrence and Meriel Owen.
In the evening at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the FIH Pro League matches, Australia versus Spain (men) and Australia versus USA (women). The Governor was honoured to present Adrian Rafi, goalkeeper for Spain, with ‘Player of the Match’.
In the morning at the Hamilton Recreation Ground, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2023 Hamilton Agricultural Show and presented awards on behalf of the Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society Inc.
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 2023 Tasmanian Theatre Awards on behalf of the Theatre Council of Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the launch of a discussion paper on behalf of Engender Equality Advocates for Change Program.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of Army, Australian Army.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge staff, volunteers and supporters of the Tasmanian Association of Police and Community Youth Clubs (PCYC).
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the launch of a braille/low vision companion version of Narelda Joy’s children’s book, 'Tassie Rhymes for Little Tigers', on behalf of Toast for Kids Charity Inc.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present children’s music classes on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Brigadier Michelle Campbell, Commander, 4th Brigade, Australian Army.
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 40th anniversary of the City of Glenorchy Garden Club.
