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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The Salvation Army, Tasmania Division

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge volunteers, supporters and staff of The Salvation Army, Tasmania Division.

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Tasmanian Youth Orchestra

On Sunday afternoon in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra’s performance of ‘TYO in the Goods Shed’.

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sunday-8-august

Cancer Council Tasmania

In the evening at Wrest Point, Sandy Bay, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Cancer Council Tasmania’s gala event, ‘A Night in Rio’.

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sunday-15-august

Japanese Teachers' Network Tasmania (JATNET)

In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation ceremony for the Japanese Teachers’ Network Tasmania (JATNET) for the 2024 Tasmanian Japanese Speech Competition.

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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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Government Education and Training International (GETI)

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for Government Education and Training International (GETI) to acknowledge the 2024 International Student Ambassadors.

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Guide Dogs Tasmania 21-11-24

Guide Dogs Tasmania

In the afternoon at C3 Convention Centre, South Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at the Guide Dogs Tasmania 2024 Graduation Ceremony.

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Reconciliation Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation ceremony and morning tea for Reconciliation Tasmania for the State Final of the 2024 Youth Speak Out program.

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Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (PanKind Australia)

In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2024.

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Ambassador of Belgium to Australia

Later, the Ambassador of Belgium, His Excellency Mr Michel Goffin, and Mrs Meagen Baldwin departed Government House.

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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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Ambassador of Belgium HE Mr Michel Goffin 19-11-24

Ambassador of Belgium to Australia

Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Belgium, His Excellency Mr Michel Goffin, and Mrs Meagen Baldwin.

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Governor of Tasmania

In the morning, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, resumed the administration of the government of the State.

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Executive Council

In the morning at the Executive Building, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Churchill Fellows Association of Tasmania

In the evening, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Blow hosted a presentation for the Churchill Fellows Association of Tasmania of Churchill Fellowships for 2024.

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Bill for Assent

In the afternoon, the Lieutenant Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for the Royal Assent.

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Diabetes Australia - Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted a presentation for Diabetes Australia — Tasmania of the 2024 Kellion Victory Medals and Kellion Supporters’ Awards.

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St John Ambulance Australia (Tasmania) Inc

In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted a reception for St John Ambulance Australia (Tasmania) Inc.

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Volunteering Tasmania Inc

In the afternoon at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted a presentation ceremony for Volunteering Tasmania Inc of the 2024 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards.

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Australian Institute of International Affairs, Tasmania Branch

In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted the 2024 annual lecture of the Australian Institute of International Affairs — Tasmania Branch.

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