Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania 2024

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, chaired a meeting of the Selection Committee for the 2024 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.

In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea on the occasion of the announcement of Mr Billy Blackett as the 2024 Rhodes Scholar for Tasmania.

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Government House Family Day

Government House
Join us in the Government House Gardens for a day of family-friendly activities and entertainment during the Royal Hobart Regatta long weekend. Gates will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday 8 February 2026 - free entry, all welcome!
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, the Honourable Michelle O’Byrne.

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