51st Parliament of Tasmania

In the afternoon, the Governor formally received the Speaker of the House of Assembly, together with a deputation of Members of the House of Assembly.

Later at Parliament House, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presided at the Ceremonial Opening of the 51st Parliament of Tasmania.

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