In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Royal Hobart Regatta Association to mark the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta.

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Tasmanian Racing Club to mark the 2026 Hobart Cup Carnival.