13 November 2026

The Governor smiles as a woman places a medal with a blue ribbon around her neck
Her Excellency receives her insignia from the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC. Image: Salty Dingo.

Earlier this year, Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells AC, Governor of Tasmania, was delighted to recognise Tasmanians receiving honours in the Order of Australia during ceremonies at Government House.

This week she was honoured to join their ranks, as she was invested as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).

Her Excellency has been recognised for eminent service to the community through health governance roles, to aged care, to nursing and as the 30th Governor appointed in Tasmania.

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, presented Her Excellency with her insignia at a special ceremony at Government House in Sydney.

Her Excellency and her partner Dr Rob Walters RFD were in Sydney this week to join the Governor-General, fellow State Governors, the Administrator of the Northern Territory and their partners for a Vice-Regal gathering hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales.

The new Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Thomas Bradley AC KC, was also invested as a Companion of the Order of Australia at the ceremony.

Images courtesy of Salty Dingo

The Governor stands indoors next to a woman. They are both wearing medals with blue ribbons around their neck.
The Governor and Dr Walters stand outdoors, smiling at the camera. The Governor is wearing a medal around her neck.
Three women and two men sit outdoors on cane chairs. Behind them stand a man and a woman. Everyone is looking at the camera and smiling.
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