Governor's News

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.

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Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.

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High Commissioner for India, HE Mr Gopal Baglay 19-03-25

High Commissioner for India to Australia

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the High Commissioner for India, His Excellency Mr Gopal Baglay.

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Peter Underwood Centre

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Leanne McLean, Director of the Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment.

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Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games 14-03-25

Australasian Police and Emergency Service Games 2025

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games 2025.

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Multicultural Council of Tasmania - Harmony Week 13-03-25

Multicultural Council of Tasmania - Harmony Week 2025

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania to mark Harmony Week 2025.

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The Royal Society of Tasmania

In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Dr Julie Rimes, President, and Distinguished Professor Ross Large, Councillor, of the Royal Society of Tasmania.

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Premier of Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff, at breakfast.

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Tasmanian Community Fund - 2024 Emerging Community Leaders Program 12-03-25

Tasmanian Community Fund

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation ceremony for the Tasmanian Community Fund to acknowledge the final cohort of participants who completed the 2024 Emerging Community Leaders Program.

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Royal Commonwealth Society, Sthn Tas Branch - Commonwealth Day 11-03-25

Royal Commonwealth Society - Southern Tasmanian Branch

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Royal Commonwealth Society — Southern Tasmanian Branch and other Loyal Societies to mark Commonwealth Day 2025.

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Pankind - the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation

In the morning at Simmons Park, Lindisfarne, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the Hobart ‘Put Your Foot Down’ charity walk, hosted by Pankind — the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

 

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Tasmanian Sail Training Association - 'Lady Nelson' 08-03-25

Tasmanian Sail Training Association - 'Lady Nelson'

In the afternoon on board ‘Lady Nelson’, the Governor and Professor Chalmers participated in a harbour sail with an all-female crew, hosted by the Tasmanian Sail Training Association to mark International Women’s Day.

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Scout Guide Regatta 08-03-25

60th Scout Guide Regatta

In the morning at Snug Beach, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 60th Scout Guide Regatta.

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International Women's Day 2025 (Hobart Women's Shelter)

International Women's Day 2025

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, hosted a luncheon in support of the Hobart Women’s Shelter, featuring a discussion with Ms Elizabeth Broderick, facilitated by Ms Ally Bradley, to mark International Women’s Day.

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Triple M radio interview re International Women's Day 05-03-25

International Women's Day 2025

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, participated in a radio interview with the Triple M Breakfast program to mark International Women’s Day.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Australian High Commissioner-designate to New Zealand, Mr Daniel Sloper, together with Ms Ruth Baird, State Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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saturday-21-august

Executive Council

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Hamilton Agricultural Show 01-03-25

Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society Inc

In the afternoon at the Hamilton Recreation Grounds, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and presented awards at the 2025 Hamilton Agricultural Show, hosted by the Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society Inc.

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Diabetes Australia - Tasmania - 'Pollie Pedal' 28-02-25

Diabetes Australia - Tasmania

In the morning at Hagley Farm School, Hagley, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially launch the ‘Pollie Pedal 2025’ event, hosted by Diabetes Australia — Tasmania.

Image courtesy of Diabetes Australia.

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Tasmania Legal Aid

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for Tasmania Legal Aid.

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Ambassador of France, HE Mr Pierre-Andre Imbert 27-02-25

Ambassador of France to Australia

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the Ambassador of France, His Excellency Mr Pierre-André Imbert.

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