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.
Today, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers welcomed members of the public to Government House Open Day.
In the morning at the Lady Franklin Gallery, Lenah Valley, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 15th Exhibition of the Heritage Art Group.
In the evening at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Hockey One senior men’s and women’s matches between the Tassie Tigers and NSW Pride.
In the afternoon at the Crowne Plaza, Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, co-hosted with the Premier of Tasmania the presentation of the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards (Tasmania) on behalf of the National Australia Day Council.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Major General Steve Smith, Chairman, and Mr Andrew Paynter, Chief Executive Officer, of St John Ambulance Australia (Tasmania) Inc.
In the evening at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to welcome delegates attending the 2022 Barbershop Harmony Australia National Festival.
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 morning at St George’s Anglican Church, Battery Point, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered a Gospel reading at the 87th St George’s Mariners’ Service.
Later at the Huonville PCYC, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2022 Relay for Life Huon Valley event on behalf of the Cancer Council Tasmania.
In the morning at Huonville, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, received a briefing on the Huon Valley Council Food Hub Project.
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 35th anniversary of the Abruzzese Association of Hobart and the 25th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Hobart and L’Aquila, Italy.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for the Botaniko Art Group.
Later at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a performance of William Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ presented by Bell Shakespeare.
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 10th anniversary of 26TEN.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, chaired a meeting of the Selection Committee for the 2023 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea on the occasion of the announcement of Ms Samantha Climie as the 2023 Rhodes Scholar for Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a dinner for candidates and the Selection Committee for the 2023 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.
Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 41st Meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
In the morning at Frankford Soldiers Memorial Hall, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, officiated at a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the West Tamar Landcare Group.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received a briefing from the Mayor of Latrobe, Councillor Peter Freshney, and Tasmania Police on recent floods in the area.
