Vice Regal News

Devonport School Visit 22 December 2021

In the morning at Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with Police, Ambulance and Department of Education personnel managing the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy.

RSV Nuyina - Official Launch 18 December 2021

In the morning at MAC02, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the official launch, followed by a reception, for Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, hosted by the Australian Antarctic Division.

Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne 17 December 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne, Mr Kuncoro Waseso, and Mrs Mantarina Herlianti, accompanied by Mr I Made Oka Wardhana, Consul, and Mr Bayu R Novita, Consul.

Devonport School Tragedy 17 December 2021

GOVERNMENT HOUSE TASMANIA

17 December 2021

I join with the Tasmanian community in feelings of great sorrow at the tragedy that has occurred at Hillcrest Primary School, Devonport.

Our thoughts are with those affected; immediate families, classmates and their parents, the School staff, first responders and the entire Devonport community.

In a time of tragedy such as this our hearts are with the grieving family members and will remain so.

The Office of the Governor of Tasmania stands by to provide whatever comfort we are able to in this profoundly sad time.

HER EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE BARBARA BAKER AC

GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA

University of Tasmania 16 December 2021

In the afternoon at the IMAS Building, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers participated in the University of Tasmania Town and Gown Procession, and then attended the College of Art, Law and Education graduation ceremony at the Federation Concert Hall.

Legislative Council - Bills for Assent 16 December 2021

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

Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Melbourne 16 December 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne, Mr Long Zhou, and Mme Chu Wenrong, accompanied by Consul Dong Guojing and Consul Hu Huifang.

State Reception - Tasmania and Fujian Province 15 December 2021

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, together with the Tasmanian Government, hosted a State Reception to mark the 40th anniversary of the sister relationship between Tasmania and Fujian Province.

Royal Australian Navy 14 December 2021

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the incoming Commanding Officer of Navy Headquarters Tasmania, Commander Mark Tandy, together with the outgoing Commanding Officer, Commander Andrew Wright.

Executive Council 13 December 2021

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

Country Women's Association in Tasmania 11 December 2021

In the afternoon at Lindisfarne, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at an afternoon tea to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Lindisfarne Branch of the Country Women’s Association in Tasmania.

Hobart Women's Shelter 10 December 2021

In the afternoon, the Governor hosted a Christmas picnic for residents and staff of the Hobart Women’s Shelter.