Friday 13 August 2021

Morning

In the morning at Wrest Point, Sandy Bay, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers attended the 2021 Reconciliation Week Breakfast hosted by Reconciliation Tasmania.

Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Scott Harris, Chief Executive, and Ms Kathryn McCann, Chief Operating Officer, of Beacon Foundation.

Afternoon

In the afternoon at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the University of Tasmania College of Sciences and Engineering graduation ceremony.

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