Governor's News

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.

friday-17-september

Rotary Club of Sorell

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Sorell.

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tuesday-14-september

Country Women's Association in Tasmania (Inc)

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Mrs Adriana Taylor, State President, and Ms Tammy Price, State Executive Officer, of the Country Women’s Association in Tasmania.

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University of Tasmania Wicking Dementia Centre 22-09-25

University of Tasmania | Wicking Dementia Centre

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the University of Tasmania’s Wicking Dementia Centre to mark the launch of the updated massive open

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52nd Parliament of Tasmania - newly elected members 22-09-25

Parliament of Tasmania

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to welcome newly elected members of the 52nd Parliament of Tasmania.

In her constitutional role, the Governor facilitates the work of the Tasmanian Parliament and the government of the State.

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saturday-21-august

Executive Council

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

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2025 Hobart Gang Show 20-09-25

Scouts Tasmania and Girl Guides Tasmania

In the afternoon at Mt Nelson Theatre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a performance of the 2025 Hobart Gang Show presented by Scouts Tasmania and Girl Guides Tasmania.

As Chief Scout and Patron of Girl Guides Tasmania, the Governor was pleased to attend a performance of the 2025 Hobart Gang Show.

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2025 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards 19-09-25

Volunteering Tasmania Inc

In the afternoon at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and presented an award at the 2025 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards hosted by Volunteering Tasmania.

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wednesday-22-september

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne

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 Yohannes Jatmiko Heru Prasetyo.

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Junction Arts Festival 18-09-25

Junction Arts Festival 2025

Later in Launceston, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Junction Arts Festival 2025.

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Design Tasmania 18-09-25

Design Tasmania

Later at Design Tasmania, Launceston, the Governor and Professor Chalmers viewed the exhibition, 'Tasmania Makes 25'.

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QVMAG 18-09-25

Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery

In the afternoon at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the Governor and Professor Chalmers viewed the exhibitions, 'Shapeshifting:  The Art of Helen Wright', and 'Sam Jinks || Mortal Reflections'.

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Honours

Order of Australia - Australia Day Honours 2025

Later at Riverside, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, invested the Reverend Josephine Pyecroft with her award of the Medal of the Order of Australia which was announced in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.

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High Commissioner for Canada to Australia

In the morning, the High Commissioner for Canada, Her Excellency Dr Julie Sunday, and Mr Mark McLaughlin departed Government House.

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High Commissioner for Canada, HE Dr Julie Sunday 17-09-25

High Commissioner for Canada to Australia

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the High Commissioner for Canada, Her Excellency Dr Julie Sunday, and Mr Mark McLaughlin.

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Australian Institute of Company Directors

In the afternoon at Crowne Plaza Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presented the 2025 AICD Gold Medal Award at the Tasmanian Annual Lunch hosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Parliament of Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who submitted new Standing Orders for the House of Assembly.

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City of Hobart

In the evening at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Civic reception to mark the opening of the Antarctic Season 2025-26.

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High Commissioner for Canada to Australia

In the afternoon, the High Commissioner for Canada, Her Excellency Dr Julie Sunday, and Mr Mark McLaughlin arrived at Government House to stay.

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Liferaft Systems Australia 16-09-25

Liferaft Systems Australia and BAE Systems Maritime Australia

In the morning at Derwent Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a ceremonial contract signing hosted by Liferaft Systems Australia and BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

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Department for Education, Children and Young People

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, received Ms Tameika Munday, Lead Specialist — Australian Curriculum, Mrs Jill Burrill, Assistant Director — Australian Curriculum, and Mrs Tina Busch, Senior Communications Officer Digital Inclusion, Department for Education, Children and Young People.

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