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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Australian Institute of Company Directors

In the afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and presented the award at the 2021 Australian Institute of Company Directors Gold Medal Award Luncheon for Tasmania.

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Diabetes Tasmania - Kellion Victory Medal Presentations

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In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of Kellion Victory Medals on behalf of Diabetes Tasmania.

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Women Supporting Women

In the morning at the Hobart Function Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, delivered an address to officially open the Women Supporting Women in Leadership forum.

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Choral Productions Tasmania Inc - The Lincoln Singers

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lincoln Singers on behalf of Choral Productions Tasmania Inc.

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Meals on Wheels Association of Tasmania Inc

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark 50 years of the Meals on Wheels Association of Tasmania Inc.

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Open House Hobart 2021 - Government House State Rooms

Today at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers welcomed members of the public undertaking guided tours of the State Rooms as part of the program of events of the Australian Institute of Architects Open House Hobart 2021.

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Tasmania JackJumpers

In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented a player’s jersey at a launch event for the Tasmania JackJumpers basketball team.

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Open House Hobart 2021 - Government House Estate Gardens Tours

Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers welcomed members of the public undertaking guided tours of the Gardens as part of the program of events of the Australian Institute of Architects Open House Hobart 2021.

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Children's University Tasmania

Later at the Stanley Burbury Theatre, Sandy Bay, the Governor, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the address at the 2021 Children’s University Tasmania Hobart Graduation Ceremony.

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Legislative Council - Bills for Assent

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.

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Remembrance Day 2021

In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the address at the Wreath Laying Ceremony to mark Remembrance Day 2021.

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City of Clarence

In the morning at Mornington, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the City of Clarence.  They met with staff and trainees and viewed operations at the Clarence City Council Depot

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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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Churchill Fellows Association Tasmania

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation and reception on behalf of the Churchill Fellows Association Tasmania.

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Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.

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Chief Executive Women

In the afternoon at the RACV Hobart Hotel, the Governor attended a luncheon hosted by Chief Executive Women.

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Legislative Council - Bill for Assent

Later, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.

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Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.

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Legislative Council - Bill for Assent

Later, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for the Royal Assent.

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Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr John Pauley, President, and Ms Sue Leitch, Chief Executive Officer, of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania.

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