Governor's News

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.

Hadley's Art Prize

Hadley's Art Prize

Later at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers viewed the 2022 Finalists’ Exhibition for the Hadley's Art Prize.

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Executive Council

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, appointed and swore to office the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff as Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management; Minister for Parks; and Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence.

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Moonah Arts Centre

Moonah Arts Centre

Later at the Moonah Arts Centre, the Governor and Professor Chalmers viewed the art exhibition, Somewhere here.

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Foodbank Tasmania

Foodbank Tasmania

In the morning at Derwent Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers met with staff and volunteers and viewed the operations of Foodbank Tasmania.

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Order of Australia Association

Order of Australia Association Tasmanian Branch

Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers attended a dinner hosted by the Order of Australia Association Tasmanian Branch to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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Peter Underwood Centre

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present parent and baby/toddler music classes on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.

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High Commissioner for Canada

High Commissioner for Canada to Australia

Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the High Commissioner for Canada to Australia, His Excellency Mr Mark Glauser, and Mrs Diane Glauser.

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saturday-21-august

Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at an online meeting of the Executive Council.

In the afternoon, the Governor received the Clerk of the Executive Council.

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wednesday-9-july

Executive Council

In the afternoon, the Governor received the Clerk of the Executive Council.

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Diabetes Tasmania

Diabetes Tasmania - 2022 Kellion Victory Medals

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of a Diabetes Australia Research Program award and 2022 Kellion Victory Medals on behalf of Diabetes Tasmania to celebrate National Diabetes Week.

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Alliance Francaise de Hobart

Alliance Française de Hobart

Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers attended a celebration hosted by the Alliance Française de Hobart to mark Bastille Day.

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Municipality of Brighton

Municipality of Brighton

Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers were hosted by the Mayor of Brighton, Councillor Leigh Gray, to undertake an official visit to the municipality of Brighton.

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Festival of Voices

Festival of Voices 2022

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a performance of ‘Sublime’, presented by the Gondwana Chorale and Concordis Chamber Choir as part of the program of events of the Festival of Voices 2022.

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Hamilton Literary Society

In the afternoon, the Governor hosted the presentation of the 2022 Annual Lecture of the Hamilton Literary Society.

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Peter Underwood Centre

Later, the Governor welcomed Mrs Frances Underwood and Ms Catherine Cretan to present parent and baby/toddler music classes on behalf of the Peter Underwood Centre.

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Guide Dogs Tasmania

Guide Dogs Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Anna Presser, Chief Executive Officer, and Mrs Sue Shoobridge, Board Director, Everability Group.

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wednesday-22-september

TMAG Foundation

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Colin Thomas, Chairman, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Foundation, and Ms Carol Bett, Director, Bett Gallery.

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wednesday-9-july

Executive Council

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

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NAIDOC Week

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc

In the morning at piyura kitina/Risdon Cove, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the NAIDOC Week flag raising hosted by Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc.

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Festival of Voices

Festival of Voices 2022

In the afternoon at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a performance of ‘Handel — Four Coronation Anthems’ as part of the program of events of the 2022 Festival of Voices.

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