This page 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 evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the TasPride Summer Festival 2026.
The Governor is committed to making sure everyone feels welcome at Government House and is always pleased to join in celebrations with our Tasmanian community.
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 North Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the official launch of the 2026 Estia Greek Festival hosted by the Greek Community of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a ceremony for the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) to present Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2025.
In her community engagement role, the Governor always enjoys celebrating the achievements of Tasmania’s exceptional young people across all fields of endeavour.
In the morning at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read a Lesson at an ecumenical service to mark the opening of the 2026 Legal Year.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a Judges’ Breakfast at the Supreme Court.
Today at Bellerive Oval, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) match between the Tasmanian Tigers and Western Australia.
In the morning at Orana Campsite, Roches Beach, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended and met with members of Girl Guides Tasmania attending the 2026 State Camp Quambatook.
In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the NBL game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Illawarra Hawks.
In the evening at the Hobart Synagogue, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers joined with members of the Tasmanian community to mark the National Day of Mourning to honour victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, the Honourable Michelle O’Byrne.
In the afternoon at Crowne Plaza, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2026 Hobart International Inspirational Series event hosted by Tennis Tasmania, followed by viewing of the Hobart International tournament at the Domain Tennis Centre.
In the afternoon at the Domain Tennis Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2026 Hobart International tennis tournament hosted by Tennis Tasmania.
This year’s event has welcomed some of the biggest names in world tennis to Hobart, highlighting the tournament’s growing reputation on the international tennis circuit.
In the morning at Princes Wharf, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the official arrival ceremony hosted by the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme to mark the final day of Youth Voyage 01/26 on board STS Young Endeavour.
In the afternoon at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and presented trophies at the Official Prize Giving for the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
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.
Later, the Governor received the Deputy Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly who presented Consolidated Fund Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the evening at St David’s Cathedral, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the concert performance of ‘A Christmas Gathering’ presented by Bel Canto Young Opera.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Director and members of the Board of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted ‘A Celebration of the Festive Season’.
Later at Government House, the Governor received representatives of the Hobart City Mission and Kingborough Helping Hands to receive donations of Christmas meals.
The Governor is committed to supporting groups dedicated to helping Tasmanians in need, and throughout the year Government House provides donations of meals and produce to Tasmanian community organisations.
In the morning at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Sciences and Engineering graduation ceremony hosted by the University of Tasmania.
