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 Country Club Tasmania, Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers
In the evening at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the new Maritime Heritage Exhibition.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Professor Clair Andersen, Co-Chair, Mr Mark Redmond, Chief Executive, and Ms Marnie Ritz
Later, the Ambassador of Ireland, His Excellency Mr Timothy Mawe, and Ms Patricia McCarthy departed Government House.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, appointed and swore to office Ms Madeleine Ogilvie as Minister for Racing; Minister for Small Business; Minister for Women; Minister for Disability Service
In the morning at the Cascades Female Factory, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the unveiling of a convict woman statue on behalf of From the Shadows Inc.
In the afternoon at New Town, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at the unveiling of Orphan School children statues on behalf of From the Shadows Inc.
In the afternoon, the Ambassador of Ireland, His Excellency Mr Timothy Mawe, and Ms Patricia McCarthy arrived at Government House to stay.
Later, the Governor appointed and swore to office the Honourable Peter Gutwein as Minister for Racing; Minister for Small Business; Minister for Women; Minister for Disability Services; and Minister for Hospitality and Events.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a dinner to mark the installation of the ‘From the Shadows’ statues project and the visit to Tasmania by Irish sculptor, Mr Rowan Gillespie.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr AO DSC MVO, and accompanying guests at luncheon.
Today at Mowbray Racecourse, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented trophies at the 2022 Launceston Cup Day hosted by the Tasmanian Turf Club Inc.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted the launch of ‘Plate with a Mate’ on behalf of Eat Well Tasmania Inc.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr David Hudson, President, and Mr Geoff Squibb, Vice-President, of the Tasmanian Society of Justices of the Peace Inc.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Poland and Australia.
Later, the Governor received Ms Katie Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Metro Tasmania re Chief Executive Women.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, appointed and swore to office the Honourable Peter Gutwein as Minister for Tourism; and Minister for Climate Change;
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the online Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, attended the KPMG Australia webcast: How to Improve Gender Equality in Business and Politics with The Rt Hon Theresa May MP.
