Governor's News

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.

Peter Underwood Centre

Peter Underwood Centre

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Mrs Frances Underwood, Patron of the Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment.

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Australian Sports Medal

Sport Inclusion Australia

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of Australian Sports Medals for Tasmanian members of the Australian team who competed at the 2023 Virtus Global Games under the auspices of Sport Inclusion Australia.

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Tasmanian Council of Hospital and Healthcare Auxiliaries

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to acknowledge volunteers who support the Tasmanian Hospital and Healthcare Auxiliaries.

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'Satellite High Pressure' - Megan Walch

Megan Walch, Artist

Later at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Megan Walch, Artist.

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High Commissioner for Singapore to Australia

In the morning, the High Commissioner for Singapore, His Excellency Mr Anil Nayar, and Mrs Sasha Peck See Nayar departed Government House.

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High Commissioner for Singapore, HE Mr Anil Nayar 18-09-24

High Commissioner for Singapore to Australia

The Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the High Commissioner for Singapore, His Excellency Mr Anil Nayar, and Mrs Sasha Peck See Nayar.

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Waimea Heights Primary School - Young ICT Explorers Expo 18-09-24

Waimea Heights Primary School

In the morning at Sandy Bay, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to open the Waimea Heights Young ICT Explorers (YICTE) Expo, which was then followed by a tour of the school.

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Cricket Tasmania - Tasmanian Tigers 17-09-24

Cricket Tasmania - Tasmanian Tigers' Season Launch 2024 - 25

In the evening at Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Tasmanian Tigers' Season Launch 2024-25, hosted by Cricket Tasmania.

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Australian Institute of Company Directors, Tasmanian Division

In the afternoon at Crowne Plaza, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and presented the Gold Medal Award at the 2024 Tasmanian Annual Lunch hosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Tasmanian Division.

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Women in Tourism and Hospitality Inc

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 15th anniversary of Women in Tourism and Hospitality Inc.

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Hobart Cenotaph

Royal Australian Air Force Association (Tasmania Division) Inc

In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, led the wreath laying ceremony to mark the 84th National Commemoration of the Battle of Britain.

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St Davids Cathedral Hobart

Royal Australian Air Force Association (Tasmania Division) Inc

In the afternoon at St David’s Cathedral, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read a Lesson at the ecumenical service to mark the 84th National Commemoration of the Battle of Britain.

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Rotary Club of Hobart

In the evening at the Boardwalk Gallery, Wrest Point, Sandy Bay, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2024 Annual Art Show of the Rotary Club of Hobart.

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Royal Hobart Regatta Association (Inc)

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2024 Royal Hobart Regatta Association Fellowship Awards.

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Equality Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Rodney Croome, President, Equality Tasmania.

 

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Scouts Tasmania and Girl Guides Tasmania

In the evening at the Mt Nelson Theatre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the opening night performance of the 2024 Hobart Gang Show presented by Scouts Tasmania and Girl Guides Tasmania.

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The French Room

Department of Treasury and Finance

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Mr Gary Swain, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance.

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Dinner

High Court of Australia

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a dinner on the occasion of the visit to Tasmania by the Judges of the High Court of Australia.

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Book Launch - 'TASMANIAN ANZACS: Those Who Served, Their Families and The Impact of World War One. Vol 1: The 12th and 52nd Battalions', Stefan Petrow

In the evening at Fullers Bookshop, Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to launch Stefan Petrow’s book, 'TASMANIAN ANZACS:  Those Who Served, Their Families and The Impact of World War One. Vol 1:  The 12th and 52nd Battalions'.

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Executive Council

In the afternoon at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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