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 musical performance and reception for the Hobart Women’s Shelter to mark the Birthday of His Majesty The King.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 40th anniversary of the Jireh House Association Inc.
In the evening at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the opening of the 2023 Asia Pacific Summit on Girls’ Education hosted by the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia.
In the evening at the Latrobe Memorial Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presided as Chief Scout for Tasmania at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Scouts Australia ― Tasmanian Branch and also presented Good Service Awards.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge donors, sponsors and supporters of the Cancer Council Tasmania.
In the morning at MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2023 National Reconciliation Week Breakfast hosted by Reconciliation Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers participated in an online meeting with Mr Jeremy Cross, Associate Director of Championing and Networks, The Prince’s Foundation, and Mr Justin Hewitt, Executive Director, The Prince’s Trust Australia.
In the afternoon at North Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a community luncheon hosted by the Australian Italian Club Hobart to celebrate Italian Republic Day.
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the launch of the 2023 Hobart Red Shield Appeal hosted by the Salvation Army Tasmania Division.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from Strahan Primary School.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the 2023 Lady Cross Open Pianoforte Concertos on behalf of the City of Hobart Performing Arts Eisteddfod.
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 afternoon at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the Commemorative Wreath Laying Ceremony to mark the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete, followed by a reception at Hellenic House, North Hobart.
In the afternoon at the Domain Athletics Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, presented awards at the 2022/23 Athletics Tasmania Awards.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of Queen’s Scout and Queen’s Guide Awards on behalf of Scouts Tasmania and Girl Guides Tasmania.
Yesterday morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Mr Tony Ferrall, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Later, the Governor received Mr James Groom, Deputy Chancellor, and Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor, of the University of Tasmania.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the British Consul-General, Mr Stephen Lysaght; Wing Commander Tim Brookes, Air and Space Adviser, British Defence & Liaison Section, British High Commission; and Mr Frank McGregor, Honorary Consul for the United Kingdom in Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea to mark the launch of National Palliative Care Week 2023 on behalf of Palliative Care Tasmania.
In the evening, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, resumed the administration of the government of the State.
