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 Professor Chalmers received a briefing from the Mayor of Latrobe, Councillor Peter Freshney, and Tasmania Police on recent floods in the area.
In the afternoon at the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended the Spring Festival and unveiled a bench seat in honour of the Burnie Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship.
In the evening at Bellerive Oval, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Match between Scotland and Zimbabwe.
In the evening at the Telegraph Hotel, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a reception hosted by the British Consul-General, Mr Steph Lysaght, to welcome members of the Scottish T20 Squad participating in the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Later, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley arrived at Government House to stay.
Later, the Governor-General invested the Governor as a Companion of the Order of Australia and as Deputy Prior for Tasmania in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
In the afternoon at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and presented awards at the 2022 Royal Hobart Show President’s Luncheon.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a dinner with members of the University Council.
In the morning at Risdon Vale, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, officiated at a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania.
In the evening at the Peacock Theatre, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a Civic Reception to celebrate the Antarctic Season Opening.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea with participants undertaking the Tasmanian Leaders I-LEAD 2022 Women in Industry program.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark National Mental Health Month 2022 on behalf of the Mental Health Foundation Australia.
In the afternoon, the Governor chaired a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Peter Underwood Centre.
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 morning at Triabunna, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the 2022 Tasmanian Seafarers’ Memorial Service.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner for promotion of the Arts.
In the morning at the Tramsheds Function Centre, Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the Oral History Australia National Conference.
Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers were hosted by the Mayor of Waratah-Wynyard, Councillor Robby Walsh, to undertake an official visit to the municipality of Waratah-Wynyard.
In the afternoon in Burnie, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a celebration hosted by the Friends of the Burnie Regional Museum Inc to mark the 80th anniversary of the first collection excursion by the Museum's founder, Mr Peter Mercer.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for Print Radio Tasmania Inc.
