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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Executive Council

Later, the Governor appointed and swore to office the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff as Minister for Infrastructure; the Honourable Michael Ferguson as Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs; and the Honourable Madeleine Ogilvie as Minister for Science and Technology.

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Patronage

Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania 2025

In the afternoon, the Governor chaired meeting of the Selection Committee for the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.

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wednesday-22-september

Narryna Heritage Museum, Battery Point

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted morning tea to acknowledge volunteers who support the Narryna Heritage Museum, Battery Point.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Tas

Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Malcolm White, Chair, Ms Caroline Wells, incoming Chair, and Ms Nicole Henty, Chief Executive Officer, of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.

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TMAG Foundation - 'Wrecked' preview 26-08-24

TMAG Foundation Ltd

In the evening at The Old Mercury Building, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a preview of Tasmanian artist, Lucienne Rickard's, durational performance artwork, 'Wrecked', hosted by the TMAG Foundation.

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saturday-21-august

Executive Council

In the afternoon, the Governor presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.

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Autumn

Hobart Home Education Community

Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by students and parents of the Hobart Home Education Community.

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Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ)

In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 27th International Clean Air and Environment Conference, convened by the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand.

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Book Launch - 'Sky Country' Aunty Patsy Cameron 23-08-24

Book Launch - 'Sky Country', Aunty Patsy Cameron and Lisa Kennedy

In the evening at Fullers Bookshop, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially launch Aunty Patsy Cameron’s book, ‘Sky Country’, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy.

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Premier's Reading Challenge - Campbell Street Primary School 22-08-24

Premier's Reading Challenge 2024 - Campbell Street Primary School

In the morning at Campbell Street Primary School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, participated in a peer reading program with students in her role as a Reading Champion for the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge.

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Premier's Reading Challenge - New Norfolk Primary School 21-08-24

Premier's Reading Challenge 2024 - New Norfolk Primary School

In the afternoon at New Norfolk Primary School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read a story with students in her role as a Reading Champion for the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge.

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Ambassador of the European Union to Australia

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the Ambassador of the European Union, His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin.

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of the European Union.

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Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn.

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Hobart Home Education Community

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by students and parents of the Hobart Home Education Community.

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Garden

Tasmania Fire Service

In the afternoon at Iron Creek Bay Estate, Sorell, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented recipients with National Medals on behalf of the Tasmania Fire Service at the Southern Region National Medal Ceremony.

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Hobart Cenotaph

Vietnam Veterans' Day 2024

In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the address and laid a wreath at the 2024 Vietnam Veterans’ Day Remembrance Service.

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Music in the Ball Room

Children's Book Council of Australia (Tasmanian Branch) Inc

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark Book Week 2024 on behalf of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (Tasmanian Branch) Inc.

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thursday-9-september

Consular Corps of Tasmania

In the evening at the Athenaeum Club, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a dinner with members of the Consular Corps of Tasmania.

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tuesday-7-september

Consulate of India in Tasmania

In the morning at the Consulate of India in Tasmania, Acton Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a Flag Hoisting Ceremony on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day of India.

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monday-27-september

University of Tasmania Football Club (UTASFC)

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the University of Tasmania Football Club (UTASFC).

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