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 afternoon at the Federation Concert Hall, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, delivered an address and presented trophies at the Official Prize Giving for the 2023 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
In the morning, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, assumed the administration of the government of the State.
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 a Bill for the Royal Assent.
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, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley departed Government House.
In the afternoon at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Sydney Kings.
In the afternoon in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the unveiling of a commemorative stone for the Bangladesh community on behalf of the International Wall of Friendship Inc.
In the evening, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley arrived at Government House to stay.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Wing Commander Andrew Johnson, Commanding Officer, No. 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.
In the evening at Montrose, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented awards at the Montrose Bay High School 2023 Presentation Evening.
In the morning at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the University of Tasmania College of Sciences and Engineering 2023 Summer Graduation Ceremony.
In the afternoon, the Governor attended the 2023 Christmas Luncheon with residents and staff of the Hobart Women’s Shelter.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a Christmas reception for students from Tasmanian Government primary schools.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Roxanne Steenbergen, Vice-President, The Children’s Book Council of Australia (Tasmanian Branch) Inc.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Tasmanian members to mark the centenary of the Institute of Public Accountants.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for Year 11 Tasmanian students selected to participate in the 2024 National Youth Science Forum.
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 morning at Richmond Bridge, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to formally launch the Richmond Bicentenary program on behalf of the City of Clarence.
Later, the Ambassador of Norway, Her Excellency Ms Anne Greta Riise, departed Government House.
In the morning at Kingston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the end of year 2023 Presentation Day for Indie School Kingston.
