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 morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff, at breakfast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for Tasmania Legal Aid.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the Ambassador of France, His Excellency Mr Pierre-André Imbert.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr Qian Xiao.
Later at Mowbray Racecourse, the Governor and Professor Chalmers the attended the 2025 Launceston Cup Day hosted by the Tasmanian Turf Club.
In the morning at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers undertook a viewing of the exhibition, ‘Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliams’.
Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers were hosted on an official visit to the municipality of Northern Midlands by the Mayor of Northern Midlands, Councillor Mary Knowles.
Later at Franklin House, Youngtown, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a garden party hosted by the National Trust of Tasmania.
In the afternoon in Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited Karinya Young Women’s Service Inc.
