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.
Later at New Town, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 40th anniversary National Carnival of the Combined Australian Netball Association (CANA).
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea for the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania to launch Seniors Week 2024.
Later, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present a children’s music class on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, chaired a meeting of the Selection Committee for the 2025 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 Mr Sam Watson as the 2025 Rhodes Scholar for Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a dinner for the candidates and Selection Committee for the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Consular Corps of Tasmania.
In the morning at Tasmania Police Academy, Rokeby, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and laid a wreath to mark National Police Remembrance Day.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Jessica Grant, Interim Director, and Professor Kitty te Riele, Deputy Director (Research), Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment.
Later, the Governor presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Consul-General of Japan, Mr Junji Shimada, and Mrs Kaoru Shimada, together with Ms Kim Clifford, Honorary Consul-General for Japan in Tasmania.
In the evening at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a performance by the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theatre.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a picnic to mark the centenary of Rotary in Tasmania.
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.
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.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to acknowledge volunteers who support the Tasmanian Hospital and Healthcare Auxiliaries.
Later at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Megan Walch, Artist.
In the morning, the High Commissioner for Singapore, His Excellency Mr Anil Nayar, and Mrs Sasha Peck See Nayar departed Government House.
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.
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.
