Monday 9 August 2021

Morning

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers attended the official opening of The Hedberg, University of Tasmania.

Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Afternoon

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mrs Rita Richards, Chair, Divisional Advisory Board, Ms Julie Groome, Acting State Director, and Ms Claire Wolczak, Executive Officer, of Australian Red Cross, Tasmanian Division.

Evening

In the evening the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark National Science Week Southern Tasmania 2021.

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