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 at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception on behalf of Tasmanian Leaders Inc to celebrate the graduation of the women participating in the 2023 I-LEAD Women in Industry program.
Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Norway, Her Excellency Ms Anne Grete Riise.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate International Volunteer Day and to acknowledge the members and volunteers of the Australian Red Cross, Tasmanian Division.
In the morning at Tebrakunna, Little Musselroe Bay, Cape Portland, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the Tebrakunna Art Exhibition at Mannalargenna Day Festival 2023 hosted by the Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation.
In the morning at George Town, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of George Town which included visits to South George Town Primary School; George Town SES; The Country Women’s Association, George Town Branch; Port Dalrymple School and Trade Training Centre; George Town Neighbourhood House; George Town Football Club; and the Low Head Community Garden, prior to attending a Civic Reception hosted by the Mayor of George Town a
In the evening, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 20th anniversary of the Moving on Program on behalf of Kennerley Children’s Homes Inc.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the Forest Economics Congress.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to acknowledge volunteers, supporters and staff of Guide Dogs Tasmania.
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.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the presentation for Tasmanian recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards for 2023.
In the afternoon at the Theatre Royal, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a performance of ‘Jane Franklin and the Rajah Quilt’, presented by Lost Voices.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the University of Tasmania Faculty of Law workshop, ‘The Regulation of Innovative Health Technologies’.
In the afternoon at the paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and presented awards at the 2023 Children’s University Tasmania Devonport Graduation Ceremony.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the Conference of the International Institute of Law Association Chief Executives.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea on behalf of AFL Tasmania to acknowledge the Tasmanian teams who won the 2023 AFL National Inclusion Carnival and the 2023 Wheelchair AFL National Carnival Division 2.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the 2023 annual lecture of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, Tasmania Branch.
Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
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.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the presentation of student awards for the 2023 Tasmanian Japanese Speech Contest on behalf of the Japanese Teachers’ Network Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Gareth Meyer, Deputy Head of Assessments, Dr Elsina Wainwright, Senior Strategic Adviser, Assessments, and Ms Verity Eftos, Assistant Director of External Engagement, Office of National Intelligence.
