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.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for Hobart Legacy Inc.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a formal dinner to mark the forthcoming conclusion of Her Excellency’s term of office as Governor of Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted visits by Year 6 students from Dominic College.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
The Governor is committed to supporting the arts in Tasmania and regularly welcomes Tasmanian artists, performers and arts organisations to Government House,
In her ceremonial role, the Governor regularly meets with Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomatic officials who are visiting Tasmania.
Today, she and Professor Chalmers were pleased to receive the Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Her Excellency Ms Jana Tyrer, at Government House for morning tea in the Conservatory.
In the morning at Quercus Park, Carrick, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2026 Agfest Agricultural Field Days hosted by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania Inc.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the General Sir John Monash Foundation.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for members of the Port Sorell University of the Third Age photographic group.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 66th Australian National Square Dance Convention.
In her community engagement role, the Governor regularly hosts receptions at Government House to welcome visitors to Tasmania who are in the State to attend major national conferences and events.
Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at C3 Convention Centre, South Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the National School Food Summit hosted by School Food Matters Inc in collaboration with the Federation of Canteens in Schools.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted investitures for recipients of honours and awards which were announced in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted investitures for recipients of honours and awards which were announced in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List and the 2025 Australian Bravery Decorations Wattle Day List.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the Women’s Legal Service Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor 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 Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea to mark the 20th anniversary of ArtsNational Hobart (formerly the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Hobart).
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the South African Rainbow Nation Association of Tasmania to mark South African Freedom Day.
In her community engagement role, the Governor is always pleased to join with Tasmanians from all cultures and backgrounds to celebrate their significant occasions.
Following on from her visit to the Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC) in Launceston last week, this morning the Governor was pleased to welcome the group to Government House for a very special presentation.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Lest we forget.
On this Anzac Day morning, exactly 111 years after Australian and New Zealand troops went ashore at Gallipoli, the Governor addressed the Dawn Service at the Launceston Cenotaph.
