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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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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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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