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 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.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, chaired a meeting of the Selection Committee for the 2023 Rhodes Scholarship in Tasmania.
In the afternoon at MyState Bank Arena, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Brisbane Bullets.
In the morning at MAC02, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers viewed the Island Quilts exhibition hosted by the Tasmanian Quilting Guild Inc.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the annual conference of the Australasian Council of Justices’ Associations on behalf of the Tasmanian Society of Justices of the Peace.
In the afternoon at the Henry Jones Art Hotel, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the annual Colloquium of the Australian Judicial Officers Association.
Later at Government House, the Governor received the Clerk of the Executive Council.
