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 morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by seniors and volunteers participating in the City of Hobart’s ‘Still Gardening’ program.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to acknowledge members of staff from the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a choral performance and reception to mark the fifth anniversary of the Young Voices of Hobart.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2024 Landcare Tasmania Awards.
In the afternoon, the Governor formally received the Speaker of the House of Assembly, together with a deputation of Members of the House of Assembly.
Later at Parliament House, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presided at the Ceremonial Opening of the 51st Parliament of Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from Richmond Primary School.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the Conference of the Tasmanian Association for Supervised Pastoral Education (TASPE) and Chaplaincy in Tasmania.
In the afternoon the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Governor-General designate of the Commonwealth of Australia, Ms Samantha Mostyn AO.
In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Sesquicentenary Celebration Concert to mark 150 years since the consecration of St David’s Cathedral.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the bicentenary of the first sitting of the Supreme Court of Van Diemen’s Land.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Commander Jorge McKee, Commanding Officer, and Warrant Officer Chris Wright, HMAS Perth, together with Commander Tony Everingham, Commanding Officer, Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
In the morning at New Norfolk, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the Corumbene Health Hub on the Avenue.
In the afternoon at New Town, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a ‘Plate with a Mate’ luncheon hosted by Blueline Laundry in partnership with Eat Well Tasmania to mark the culmination of the 130th anniversary celebrations of Blueline Laundry.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne, Mr Xinwen Fang, together with Mr Changzheng Bian, Consul, Mr Gang Shi, Consul, and Mr Han Chen, Vice-Consul.
In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers were hosted on a tour of the Commander’s Residence and Anglesea Barracks by Lieutenant Colonel Neil Grierson, Senior ADF Officer — Tasmania and Army Area Representative, and Mrs Rebecca Grierson.
Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Peter Frazer, Founder and President of Safer Australian Roads and Highways Inc (SARAH), and Mrs Judy Frazer.
In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited and met with staff at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service.
In the evening at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the performance of 'On Golden Wings' presented by the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra and the TYO Tasmanian Youth Chorale.
In the morning at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the launch of National Road Safety Week 2024.
In the morning at Huonville, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the HMAS Huon — Freedom of Entry, followed by a Civic Reception hosted by Councillor Toby Thorpe, Deputy Mayor, Huon Valley Council.
