Governor’s Program

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Danny Mayson-Kinder, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, and Mr Christopher Fleming, National Charity Coordinator, of the b kinder foundation.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received the Honourable Nick Duigan MLC, Minister for Energy and Renewables; Minister for Parks and Heritage; Minister for Sport.

In the afternoon at the Clarence City Council Chambers, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters commenced an official visit to the City of Clarence which included visits to Rosny Farm; Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre; Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club; and 7 Mile Golf Course, prior to attending a civic reception hosted by the Mayor of Clarence at Killara Distillery, Richmond.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Mr Mark Green and Ms Jillian Coe re SCAD Research Inc.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received the Honourable Jo Palmer, Minister for Education; Minister for Children and Youth; Minister for Disability Services; and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence.

In the evening, the Governor and Dr Walters hosted a reception for the Royal Australian Air Force to mark the 25^th anniversary of No. 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron.

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Domonee van Heerden, Tasmanian President, and Mr Benjamin Price, Executive Director (Tasmania), of the Housing Industry Association Limited.

In the morning, the Ambassador of Switzerland, His Excellency Mr Nikolas Stürchler Gonzenbach, departed Government House.

Later, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Jess Radford, Chief Executive Officer, Brand Tasmania.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Mr Michiaki Hirose, Chairman, together with an accompanying delegation from the Japan-Australia Business Co-operation Committee.

In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters met with staff and undertook a tour of the operations of the Hobart Women’s Shelter.

Later, the Ambassador of Switzerland, His Excellency Mr Nikolas Stürchler Gonzenbach, arrived at Government House to stay.

In the evening, the Governor and Dr Walters hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Switzerland.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, chaired a meeting with members of the Selection Committee for the Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.

In the evening at the Lindisfarne Scout Hall, the Governor, accompanied by Dr Walters, was invested as Chief Scout in Tasmania at a ceremony hosted by Scouts Australia — Tasmania Branch.

In the morning at Noonameena, University of Tasmania Campus, Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters met with Elders and Directors of the Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC).

In the afternoon in Launceston, the Governor and Dr Walters met with members of Launceston Legacy Inc.

In the afternoon at Josef Chromy Vineyard Restaurant, Relbia, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters attended a luncheon hosted by the Royal Society of Tasmania Northern Branch.

Later at the Horton Auditorium, Scotch Oakburn College, Newstead, the Governor and Dr Walters attended the Public Lecture hosted by the Royal Society of Tasmania Northern Branch.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for the Royal Assent.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received the Consul-General of the United States of America, Mr Colin Crosby, and Mr Brian Bauer, Head of Public Affairs, US Consulate General Melbourne.

In the afternoon at Princes Wharf 1, Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Dr Walters, delivered an address to officially open the 2026 Australian Antarctic Festival hosted by Mawson's Huts Foundation.

Later at Government House, the Governor and Dr Walters received the Ambassador of the European Union, His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin.

In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Dr Walters attended the opening night performance of The Lark, presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Hey Dowling.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Michelle Campbell, Defence Industry Advocate, Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, Building Tasmania.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received Lord Spellar, United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Australia, together with Dr Brian Jones, Acting High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, Ms Sunny Ahmed, British Consul-General, and Ms Kathryn Essex, First Secretary, British High Commission.

In the evening, the Governor and Dr Walters hosted a reception for members of the Southern Tasmania Harmony Club Inc.

In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, accompanied by Dr Rob Walters, led the wreath laying ceremony and delivered the address at the Commemorative Service to mark Vietnam Veterans' Day.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received the Deputy Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Guy Barnett, together with Dr Tony Press, Tasmania’s Antarctic Advocate.

Later, the Governor and Dr Walters received Ms Shirleyann Varney, Chief Executive Officer, Sexual Assault Support Service Inc.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received Ms Kate Crawford, State Manager, Eat Well Tasmania Inc.

In the evening, the Governor and Dr Walters hosted a reception to mark the start of National Science Week 2026.

In the morning at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, accompanied by Dr Rob Walters, attended and delivered an address to open the 2026 National Forum of Women Chiefs of Enterprises International.

In the evening at the Tramsheds Function Centre, Invermay, the Governor and Dr Walters attended the Nuala O’Flaherty Memorial Lecture hosted by the QVMAG Arts Foundation, followed by a cocktail party and dinner at the Launceston Club.

In the morning at Triabunna and later at Swansea, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters met with staff and undertook a tour of the facilities of Sea Forest Ltd.

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Dr Walters hosted a reception for members of the Indian Cultural Society of Tasmania to mark the Independence Day of India.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Mr Chris Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, and colleagues of Transplant Australia.

In the afternoon, the Governor hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 40^th anniversary of the Sunshine Tennis Club, Howrah.

In the morning at the Howrah Community Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters attended a morning tea hosted by the Mayor of Clarence, Councillor Brendan Blomeley, to celebrate the 85^th anniversary of the Lindisfarne Branch of the Country Women’s Association in Tasmania.

In the afternoon at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Later at Government House, the Governor and Dr Walters received the Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne, Mr Tokuro Furuya.

In the evening, the Governor and Dr Walters hosted a reception for members of the Pakistani Australian Cultural Organisation to mark the Independence Day of Pakistan.

In the evening at Anglesea Barracks Officers Mess, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters attended the Royal Tasmania Regimental Dinner hosted by the 12^th/40^th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Mr Nathan Walker, Executive Secretary of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters hosted an afternoon tea for Tasmanian members of the Women Veterans Network Australia.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Janet Saunders, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms Belinda Witter, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, of the Hobart Women’s Shelter.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received representatives of the St Vincent de Paul Society to receive donations of prepared meals to mark Homelessness Week.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, received representatives of the Hobart City Mission to receive donations of prepared meals to mark Homelessness Week.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Mr Michael Gallagher, President, and Mr John Hardy, Chief Executive Officer, of RSL Tasmania.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Lorraine Smith, President, together with Mr John Hayton and Mr Keith Lello, Committee Members, of the Tasmanian Association of Justices of the Peace.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received Ms Keryn Nylander, President and Chair of the Board, and Mr Mark Mugnaioni, Group Chief Executive Officer, of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, received Mr Harvey Lennon, Chair of the State Executive, and Mr Phil Harper, Chief Commissioner, of Scouts Australia — Tasmania Branch.

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

In the evening at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart, the Governor and Dr Rob Walters attended the opening of the 2026 Hadley’s Art Prize.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from Goulburn Street Primary School.

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters visited and met with staff of the office of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor received Ms Alexandra Garrott, Chair, and Ms Kerri Walsh, Marketing and Relationship Manager, of RSPCA Tasmania.

In the afternoon at the Kingborough Community Hub, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters attended a community event to mark Peruvian Independence Day 2026 as guests of the Ambassador of Peru, His Excellency Mr Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia, and at which Her Excellency delivered an address.

In the morning at the Tasmania Police Academy, Rokeby, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, accompanied by Dr Rob Walters, delivered an address and inspected the parade as Reviewing Officer at the Tasmania Police Graduation Ceremony for Recruit Training Course 1/2026.

In the morning at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters undertook a briefing, followed by a tour, with the Chair of the Board, Mr Daniel Leesong, and the Director, Mr Yann Gagnon.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Dr Walters received Mr David Bennett, Acting Coordinator General, Office of the Coordinator-General

Later in the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Dr Walters received the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne, Mr Xinwen Fang.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters hosted a morning tea for delegates participating in the Tasmanian Youth Parliament 2026.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received Mr Peter Gibson, President, and Ms Jenny Branch-Allen, Chief Executive Officer, of Kidsafe Tasmania.

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

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, received Ms Kathrine Morgan-Wicks, Secretary, Department of Premier and Cabinet; Head of the State Service.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Rob Walters hosted an afternoon tea for community members to present a facsimile of the ‘Rajah Quilt’ to Her Excellency to mark the 185^th anniversary of the presentation of the original quilt to Lady Franklin.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received the Honourable Guy Barnett, Deputy Premier; Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs, together with representatives of Trade and International Relations, Building Tasmania, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Protocol Office.

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters hosted a formal dinner on the occasion of the official visit to Tasmania by the Acting High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, Dr Brian Jones.

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters visited Arch and the Tasmania Police Radio Room.

In the morning at North Hobart Oval, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters attended the 2026 VFL Round 16 match between the Tasmania Devils and Gold Coast Suns, hosted by the Tasmania Football Club.

In the afternoon at Orana, Roches Beach, the Governor, accompanied by Dr Walters, made her Girl Guide Promise and officiated at the State Commissioner Handover Ceremony, hosted by Girl Guides Tasmania.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, received the Deputy Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who presented Consolidated Fund Appropriation Bills for the Royal Assent.

Later, the Governor received the Second Deputy Chair of Committees and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.

Later, the Governor and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Mary Mulcahy, Director, and Dr Eleanor Cave, Deputy Director, Research and Collections, of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received the British Consul-General for Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia, Ms Sunny Ahmed.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received Ms Ingrid Harrison, Board Chair and President, and Ms Brigid Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received the Honourable Bridget Archer MP, Minister for Ageing; Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Dr Walters received Mr Li Lin, Director-General, Foreign Affairs Office of Fujian Provincial People’s Government, together with a delegation of Fujian provincial representatives.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received the Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne, Mr Tokuro Furuya.

In the afternoon at University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters attended the 2026 AFL Premiership Season Round 17 match between Hawthorn and Melbourne as guests of Stadiums Tasmania.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Associate Professor Andrew Turner, State Medical Director, and Ms Susan Towns, Nursing Director, of DonateLife Tasmania.

In the evening at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Salamanca Place, the Governor and Dr Walters attended the launch of the Festival of Voices 2026, followed by the ‘Big Sing’.

Later at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor and Dr Walters attended a performance of ‘An Evening with David Campbell’ as part of the program of events of the Festival of Voices 2026.

In the afternoon at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, attended the 2026 Annual Lecture of the Hamilton Literary Society, followed by a civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Councillor Anna Reynolds.

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Alison Lai, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Council Tasmania.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Dr Catherine Whitington, Disability Commissioner Tasmania.

In the afternoon, the Governor received Mr Scott Kelleher, Director, Tasmania State Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Later at Government House, the Governor and Dr Rob Walters received Ms Steph Furler, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters arrived alongside at Macquarie Wharf 4, on board HMAS Canberra as part of an at-sea experience hosted by the Commanding Officer, Captain David McPherson, Royal Australian Navy.

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Caroline Wells, and Dr Rob Walters received Wing Commander David Stary, Commanding Officer, No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.

In the afternoon at Port Arthur, the Governor and Dr Walters boarded HMAS Canberra to undertake an at-sea experience hosted by the Commanding Officer, Captain David McPherson, Royal Australian Navy.