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COVID-19 RESPONSE

As a considered measure to help to minimise the spread within Tasmania of the COVID-19 virus, and following discussions with and advice from the Acting Director of Public Health, the Secretary, Department of Health and the Office of the Premier, the Office of the Governor of Tasmania has decided to cancel or postpone Her Excellency and Mr Warner’s non-essential official engagements at Government House and across the State, as well as other Government House public gatherings.

The following criteria have formed part of this decision:

> It is consistent with decisions to cancel or postpone non-essential public events across Australia and worldwide;

>At this time of uncertainty Her Excellency’s primary constitutional and legal responsibilities must take precedence over her community role, to ensure the full continuity of Executive Government in Tasmania;

>The Governor’s treatment in 2019 for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and her higher-risk age category together warrant that she effectively self-isolate to minimise personal risk of succumbing to the virus;

>The Governor and Mr Warner and Government House staff interact daily with very many individuals which may increase the risk of person to person community transmission as the COVID-19 situation progresses;

>There may be members of the community who, having accepted an invitation to Government House,...

Morning

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, gave the Royal Assent to Bills presented by the President of the Legislative Council.

In the morning in Burnie, the Governor of Tasmania, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, and Mr Warner visited the Cradle Coast Authority and received a briefing on its regional development work.

In the afternoon at Bridgewater, the Governor of Tasmania, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, accompanied by Mr Warner, delivered an address at the official opening of a new 24 Carrot Community Garden.

Morning

In the morning the Governor of Tasmania, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, and Mr Warner visited the Municipality of Huon Valley where they met with local residents, business owners and staff at the Geeveston Town Hall, Tahune Airwalk, Ta Ann Tasmania, Home Hill Winery and Huonville Fire Brigade.