Governor's News 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 evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the afternoon at the Lenah Valley RSL Club, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and proposed the Loyal Toast at a luncheon with members of the Combined Commonwealth Societies of Tasmania to mark the Birthday of His Majesty The King.
In the morning, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, resumed the administration of the government of the State.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP.
In the morning at Bridgewater, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, and Mrs Deanna Shanahan attended the official opening of the Bridgewater Bridge.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at the Supreme Court, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the morning, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr Fahad Altaffag, and Mrs Noora Rashed Al-Shehhi departed Government House.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, and Mrs Deanna Shanahan hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr Fahad Altaffag, and Mrs Noora Rashed Al-Shehhi.
In the evening, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr Fahad Altaffag, and Mrs Noora Rashed Al-Shehhi arrived at Government House to stay.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, and Mrs Deanna Shanahan hosted a reception for the Department of Defence to welcome visiting members of the Service Attaché and Advisor Group (SAAG) to Tasmania.
Later at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Deanna Shanahan attended the commemorative wreath laying ceremony to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
In the evening at Hellenic House, North Hobart, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Shanahan attended a dinner hosted by the Cretan Association of Tasmania to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
In the afternoon, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Christopher Shanahan, assumed the administration of the government of the State.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Order of Australia Honours which were announced in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Meritorious Service and Military Awards which were announced in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list, and Group Bravery Citations which were announced in the 2024 Australian Bravery Decorations.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Lieutenant Colonel David Arden (Retd), President of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, and Mrs Gayle Arden.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr John Minchin, President, and Mr Harvey Lennon, Chief Executive Officer, of the Hobart City Mission.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff, at breakfast.
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 15th anniversary of the Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania.
