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 evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a lecture presented by Mr Craig Leeson, Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2022, followed by a reception for the Tasmanian Land Conservancy.
In the evening at the Hobart Synagogue, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony hosted by the Embassy of Israel, Canberra, and the Hobart Hebrew Congregation.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Captain Keith Ropella, Commanding Officer, USCGC Polar Star, and Captain Tobias Reid, US Coast Guard Attaché.
In the morning at Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presented certificates at the Rider End of Year Party hosted by the Riding for the Disabled Association of Tasmania Inc.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge volunteers, key supporters and staff of Guide Dogs Tasmania.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Lieutenant Colonel Paul O’Donnell, Senior Australian Defence Force Officer ― Tasmania, and Mrs Caroline O’Donnell.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a croquet and tennis activity day to acknowledge key stakeholders and supporters of Reclink Australia.
In the evening at Market Square, Devonport, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the community commemoration event to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School.
Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers hosted a stand-up luncheon to mark the 40th anniversary of the Migrant Resource Centre (Northern Tasmania) Inc.
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.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to celebrate the Festive Season.
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 evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for A Fairer World.
In the morning at Parliament House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the launch of two books by Paul A C Richards and colleagues, hosted by the President of the Legislative Council, the Honourable Craig Farrell MLC.
In the evening at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra performance of ‘Christmas with the TSO’.
In the evening at St Mary’s Cathedral, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Eucharistic Celebration and Ritual to bless and dedicate the new altar.
In the morning at Unions Tasmania, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a morning tea to celebrate the passing of workplace laws to provide Family and Domestic Violence Leave.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Professor Jocelyn McPhie, President, and Dr Julie Rimes, Councillor, of The Royal Society of Tasmania.
In the afternoon at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the National Indigenous Legal and Health Justice Conference hosted by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea for Year 11 Tasmanian students selected to participate in the 2023 National Youth Science Forum.
