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 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.
In the afternoon in Burnie, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at an afternoon tea hosted by the Friends of the Burnie Regional Museum to mark the 70th anniversary of the Pet Falls Museum — subsequently the Burnie Regional Museum.
In the morning at Quercus Park, Carrick, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2024 Agfest Agricultural Field Days on behalf of the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania Inc.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the Geriatric Emergency Medicine Seminar, GEMSEM 2024.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the United States Consul General in Melbourne, Ms Kathleen Lively, accompanied by Mr Jacob Goldschlager, Political/Economic Advisor.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Ms Danny Mayson-Kinder, CEO and Founder of the b kinder foundation.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 6 students from The Friends’ School.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at the swearing-in of Mr Michael Daly as Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Later at the Supreme Court, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a ceremonial sitting on the occasion of the Honourable Michael Daly taking his seat as Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a stand-up luncheon for Tasmanian Scholars and key supporters of the General Sir John Monash Foundation.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the requiem at the 2024 Anzac Day Dawn Service.
Later at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, took the salute at the Anzac Day Parade.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the British Deputy Consul-General to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, Ms Catriona Boyd, together with Mr Frank McGregor, Honorary Consul for the United Kingdom in Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2023 Royal Society of Tasmania Doctoral Award, the 2023 M R Banks Medal and the 2023 R M Johnston Medals on behalf of the Royal Society of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at the Brighton Civic Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a celebration of Vaisakhi Mela hosted by the Punjabi Society Tasmania.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Order of Australia honours which were announced in the 2024 and 2023 Australia Day Honours and 2023 King’s Birthday Honours lists.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Meritorious Service Awards and Conspicuous Service Decorations which were announced in the 2024 Australia Day Honours and 2023 King’s Birthday Honours lists.
In the evening at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Hobart to mark the 20th anniversary of the Family Law Pathways Network.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a tour of Government House artworks, followed by a reception, for members of the Friends of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
