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.

Governor's Environment Scholarships

Governor's Environment Scholarships 2022

Her Excellency presented the Governor’s Environment Scholarships for 2022 on behalf of the University of Tasmania.

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The Order of Australia Association Tasmanian Branch, North-West Regional Group

In the afternoon at Hellyers Road Distillery, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a luncheon with members of the North-West Regional Group of the Order of Australia Association Tasmanian Branch.

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Soroptimist Int'l of Devonport Inc

Soroptimist International of Devonport Inc

Her Excellency delivered an address at a luncheon to mark the 70th anniversary of the Charter of Soroptimist International of Devonport Inc at the Devonport Country Club.

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The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor, as Deputy Prior for Tasmania, hosted an investiture for the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.

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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

In the morning in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers undertook a tour of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

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TMAG Foundation

In the evening at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the ‘Winter Celebration’ fundraising event hosted by the TMAG Foundation.

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Ambassador of Austria to Australia

In the morning, the Ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Mr Wolfgang Strohmayer, and Mrs Natalie Strohmayer departed Government House.

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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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Ambassador of Austria, HE Mr Wolfgang Strohmayer

Ambassador of Austria to Australia

Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Mr Wolfgang Strohmayer, and Mrs Natalie Strohmayer.

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Committee for Greater Hobart

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the launch of the Committee for Greater Hobart.

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Executive Council

Later at the Executive Building, the Governor presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

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Goulburn Street Primary School 2022

Goulburn Street Primary School

The Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit to Government House by grades 5/6 students from Goulburn Street Primary School.

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South Hobart Progress Association Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the centenary of the South Hobart Progress Association Inc.

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Second Echo Ensemble

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Ms Kelly Drummond Cawthon, Creative Director, Second Echo Ensemble.

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Tasmanian Police Graduation Ceremony

Later at the Tasmania Police Academy, Rokeby, the Governor, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, formally inspected trainees on parade and delivered an address as Reviewing Officer at the Tasmania Police Graduation Ceremony of Recruit Course 3/2021.

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Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Clerk of the Executive Council.

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Bills for Assent

Legislative Council - Bills for Assent

Later at Government House, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.

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World Refugee Day

In the afternoon at the Crowne Plaza, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, attended a luncheon hosted by Hope Aid Unite to mark World Refugee Day.

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Government House Melbourne

Today at Government House Melbourne, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a meeting of Vice-Regal representatives hosted by the Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau, and Mr Anthony Howard.

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Glamorgan Spring Bay Visit

Glamorgan Spring Bay Official Visit

The Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers made an official visit to the municipality of Glamorgan Spring Bay which included visits to Swansea Primary School, Swansea PCYC, May Shaw Health Centre, Tasmanian Seafarers’ Memorial, Triabunna Community Health Centre, and Spring Bay Mill at which a Civic Reception was hosted by the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council.

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