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 Moonah Arts Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers viewed the art exhibition, ‘lakapawa (to be seen)', presented in partnership between Karadi Aboriginal Corporation and Moonah Arts Centre to mark NAIDOC Week 2025.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted the Annual Lecture of the Hamilton Literary Society.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a performance of ‘A Choral Soirée — Among the Branches’, presented by vocal ensemble, Sjaella, as part of the program of events of the Festival of Voices 2025.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Tasmanian Leaders Inc to acknowledge the participants completing the 2025 I-LEAD Women in Community Services program.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from Montagu Bay Primary School.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a ceremony for the University of Tasmania to present the 2025 Governor’s Environment Scholarships.
In the evening at Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Royal Tasmania Regimental Dinner hosted by the 12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment.
In the afternoon at the Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a Service in Celebration for the Life of the late Keith Smith.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Arthur Pegg, together with Ms Kathryn Sheridan and Ms Fiona MacKay.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a ceremony for Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support to present the 2025 Prince of Wales Awards for Tasmanian Reservists.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania to mark Global Awareness Day for MND.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Ms Ruth Baird, Director, Tasmania State Office, together with senior representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Later, the Governor presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 3 students from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School.
In the evening at Anglesea Barracks, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a dinner with members of the Anglesea Barracks Officers’ Mess.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, as Deputy Prior for Tasmania, presided at an investiture for The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Mr James Groom, Deputy Chancellor, and Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor, of the University of Tasmania.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a ceremony for the Royal Society of Tasmania to present the 2024 Peter Smith Medal, 2024 Louisa Anne Meredith Medals, and annual Doctoral Awards.
