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 afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a stand-up luncheon for Tasmanian Scholars and key supporters of the General Sir John Monash Foundation.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the requiem at the 2024 Anzac Day Dawn Service.
Later at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, took the salute at the Anzac Day Parade.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the British Deputy Consul-General to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, Ms Catriona Boyd, together with Mr Frank McGregor, Honorary Consul for the United Kingdom in Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2023 Royal Society of Tasmania Doctoral Award, the 2023 M R Banks Medal and the 2023 R M Johnston Medals on behalf of the Royal Society of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at the Brighton Civic Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a celebration of Vaisakhi Mela hosted by the Punjabi Society Tasmania.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Order of Australia honours which were announced in the 2024 and 2023 Australia Day Honours and 2023 King’s Birthday Honours lists.
Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Meritorious Service Awards and Conspicuous Service Decorations which were announced in the 2024 Australia Day Honours and 2023 King’s Birthday Honours lists.
In the evening at the Hobart Town Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Hobart to mark the 20th anniversary of the Family Law Pathways Network.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a tour of Government House artworks, followed by a reception, for members of the Friends of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by students and parents/carers participating in the Children’s University Tasmania School Holiday Program.
In the afternoon at the Legacy Park Community Hub, Queen’s Domain, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, delivered an address and participated in a Mentor Walks Hobart session.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, appointed and swore to office the Premier of Tasmania and Cabinet Ministers.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards Scheme for Tasmanian Reservists on behalf of the Australian Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support, followed by a reception to mark 40 years of the awards.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a Growth Industry Preparation Program (GrIPP) workshop on behalf of Beacon Foundation.
In the afternoon, the Governor received Professor Nicholas Farrelly, State Secretary for the Rhodes Scholarship in Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 5 students from Dominic College.
In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the MVP Gala Ball hosted by the Tasmania JackJumpers to celebrate the 2023/24 NBL Season and Championship win.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers welcomed members of the public to enjoy Lunch on the Lawns at Government House.
