Wednesday 19 May 2021

Morning

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Peter Gutwein.

Later, the Governor appointed and swore to office the Premier of Tasmania and Cabinet Ministers.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, the Governor received Ms Sue Costello, Manager, 26TEN Strategy, together with Ms Maria Flynn.

Evening

In the evening the Governor and Mr Warner hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Thomas Fitschen, and Dr Ilona Stölken-Fitschen.

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