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.

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Municipality of Kingborough

In the morning at Kingston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit the municipality of Kingborough which included visits to Tassie Mums Inc; Kingston Library; Channel Heritage Museum; West Winds Community Centre; Grandvewe Cheeses; and a walking tour of the Kingston Central Business District, prior to attending a reception hosted by the Mayor of Kingborough at the Kingborough Community Hub.

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Chinese Community Association of Tasmania Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 55th anniversary of the Chinese Community Association of Tasmania Inc.

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Sea Forest Ltd

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Sam Elsom, Chief Executive Officer, Sea Forest Ltd.

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Rotary Club of Hobart

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the centenary of the Rotary Club of Hobart.

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Hadley's Art Prize 2024

In the afternoon at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2024 Awards Presentation and Exhibition Opening for the Hadley’s Art Prize.

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'The Visitors' - Theatre Royal, Hobart

In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the opening night performance of Jane Harrison’s play, ‘The Visitors’, presented by Moogahlin Performing Arts and the Sydney Theatre Company.

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Homelessness Week 2024

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received representatives of the Salvation Army Tasmania Division and the Hobart City Mission to accept donations of food to mark Homelessness Week 2024.

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Shanghai Jin Yuan High School, China 31-07-24

Shanghai Jin Yuan High School, China

Later, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 10 students from Shanghai Jin Yuan High School, China.

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Ambassador of Finland to Australia

In the morning, the Ambassador of Finland, His Excellency Mr Arto Haapea, departed Government House.

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Ambassador of Finland HE Mr Arto Haapea 30-07-24

Ambassador of Finland to Australia

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Finland, His Excellency Mr Arto Haapea.

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Professor Emma Lee, Federation University, and Associate Professor Jennifer Evans, University of Tasmania

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, met with Professor Emma Lee, National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice, Federation University, and Associate Professor Jennifer Evans, Aboriginal Health Leadership, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania.

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Ambassador of Finland to Australia

In the evening, the Ambassador of Finland, His Excellency Mr Arto Haapea, arrived at Government House to stay.

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Executive Council

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Rostrum Australia

In the afternoon at The Farrall Centre, The Friends’ School, North Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presented awards at the 2024 National Final of Rostrum’s Voice of Youth competition.

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Rostrum Australia

In the afternoon at Government House, Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea on behalf of the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, to mark the 50th anniversary and 2024 National Final of Rostrum’s Voice of Youth competition.

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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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Mr Mikkel Nakkalajarvi, Parliament of Finland (Lapland) 23-07-24

Parliament of Finland - Constituency of Lapland

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received a briefing on the Sámi people and government relations with Mr Mikkel Näkkäläjärvi, deputy Member of the Parliament of Finland for the constituency of Lapland.

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Mr Samu Seitsalo, Finnish National Agency for Education 23-07-24

Finnish National Agency for Education

In the morning in Helsinki, Finland, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, met with Mr Samu Seitsalo, Director International Affairs, Finnish National Agency for Education.

 

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Mr Jari Sinkari, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, 22-07-24

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a luncheon hosted by Mr Jari Sinkari, Director General of Asia and Oceania, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland.

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Ms Johanna Koponen, Ministry of Education and Culture Finland 22-07-24

Ministry of Education and Culture Finland

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers met with Ms Johanna Koponen, Senior Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Education and Culture Finland.

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