Governor's News lists the details of the Governor's Vice-Regal program.
They are published regularly here and keep you up-to-date on the activities of the Governor across the State and highlight the broad range of people and organisations with which Her Excellency is engaged.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a dinner for representatives of Tasmania’s Local Government.
In the morning, the Ambassador of Sweden, His Excellency Mr Pontus Melander, departed Government House.
In the afternoon at the RACV Hobart Hotel, the Governor, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and presented the Gold Medal Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Annual Awards Luncheon hosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Sweden, His Excellency Mr Pontus Melander.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted a visit by Grade 6 students from Riana Primary School.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Professor Kitty te Riele, Acting Director, Peter Underwood Centre.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Cancer Council Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor participated in a ‘UCTV Alive for Kids’ webinar hosted by the Peter Underwood Centre.
In the morning at New Town, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received a briefing on animal welfare work being undertaken by Ten Lives Cat Centre.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, led the Wreath Laying Ceremony to mark the 83rd National Commemoration of the Battle of Britain.
In the evening at Crowne Plaza, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the 2023 Tasmanian Tennis Awards hosted by Tennis Tasmania.
In the afternoon at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read a Lesson at the ecumenical service to mark the 83rd National Commemoration of the Battle of Britain.
Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers were hosted by the Mayor of Southern Midlands, Councillor Edwin Batt, to undertake an official visit the municipality of Southern Midlands.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for Tasmanian Legacy widows to mark the Centenary of Legacy.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a choral performance and reception to mark the 60th anniversary of the Lyric Singers.
In the afternoon at Rokeby Primary School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with students and staff participating in the School Food Matters Lunch Project.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation ceremony for the awarding of the 7th clasp to the Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal to Commander Michael Mann OAM ANC on behalf of Australian Navy Cadets.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the George Forbes Oration at the 56th National VIEW Convention.
