This page 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.
Wednesday 17 June 2026
In the morning at the Supreme Court, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, presided at the swearing-in of Cabinet Ministers.
In the afternoon at Government House, Ms Caroline Wells was sworn to office as the 30th Governor of Tasmania.
Monday 15 June 2026
In the morning, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers departed Government House upon the conclusion of Her Excellency’s term of office as the 29th Governor of Tasmania.
The Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, assumed the administration of the Government of the State.
Friday 12 June 2026
In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers participated in the 2026 Hobart Lifelong Respect Walk Against Elder Abuse hosted by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania.
Thursday 11 June 2026
In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, participated in a Triple M Breakfast Radio interview.