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 Royal Society of Tasmania

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Professor Jocelyn McPhie, President, and Associate Professor Julie Rimes, Vice-President, of the Royal Society of Tasmania.

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Hobart Women's Shelter

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers viewed new residential housing supported by the Hobart Women’s Shelter.

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Croquet Tasmania

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception on behalf of Croquet Tasmania to mark the Australian National Association Croquet Championships 2024.

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Hobart Home Education Community

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by members of the Hobart Home Education Community.

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59th 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 59th Scout Guide Regatta.

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Royal Australian Navy

In the evening at Macquarie Wharf 6, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Official Reception hosted on board HMAS Hobart on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Hobart.

 

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International Women's Day 2024 (Women's Legal Service Tasmania)

Women's Legal Service Tasmania - International Women's Day 2024

Her Excellency the Governor hosted a luncheon in support of the Women’s Legal Service Tasmania featuring guest panellists, Adjunct Professor Gillian Biscoe, Ms Monique Brumby, Professor Emma Lee, and Ms Ainstie Wagner, and facilitated by Ms Judy Tierney, to mark International Women’s Day 2024.

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Peter Underwood Centre

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present children’s music classes on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.

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Theatre Council of Tasmania

In the evening at Wrest Point, Sandy Bay, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and presented awards on behalf of the Theatre Council of Tasmania at the 10th Annual Tasmanian Theatre Awards.

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Rotary District 9830 (Tasmania)

In the afternoon at Princes Wharf 1, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to open the 2024 Annual Conference and Expo of Rotary District 9830 (Tasmania).

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Rotary District 9830 (Tasmania)

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for delegates attending the 2024 Annual Conference of Rotary District 9830 (Tasmania).

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Maritime Museum of Tasmania

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the Maritime Museum of Tasmania.

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Tasmanian Turf Club Inc

Today at Mowbray Racecourse, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented trophies at the 2024 Launceston Cup Day hosted by the Tasmanian Turf Club Inc.

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Hamilton Literary Society

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Alison Jacob, Vice-President, Hamilton Literary Society.

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Cricket Tasmania

Later at Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) final match between the Tasmanian Tigers and the Queensland Fire.

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Cancer Council Relay for Life Hobart 24-02-24

Cancer Council Tasmania

In the afternoon at the Domain Athletics Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2024 Relay for Life Hobart event on behalf of the Cancer Council Tasmania.

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Centre for Australia-India Relations

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Alex Meekin, Acting Director, Mr Tim Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms Sophie Gibson, Social Media Manager, of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, together with Ms Ruth Baird, Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Tasmania State Office.

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School Food Matters Inc

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Helen Connolly, South Australia Children’s Commissioner, together with Ms Julie Dunbabin, Manager, School Lunch Project, School Food Matters Inc.

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Australian Defence Force

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a formal dinner with representatives of the Australian Defence Force.

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Tasmanian Polar Network

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the Tasmanian Polar Network.

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