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.

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Legislative Council - Bill for Assent

Later, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for Royal Assent.

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Tasmanian Bands League

Last evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the Tasmanian Bands League.

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Tasmania JackJumpers

Later at MyState Bank Arena, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the NBL basketball game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers.

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Department of Education - Sheffield School

In the morning at Sheffield, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the Presentation Day Ceremony hosted by the Sheffield School.

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Sheffield RSL Sub-Branch

Later at the Sheffield War Memorial, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and placed a wreath at a service to commemorate the centenary of the Memorial hosted by the Sheffield RSL Sub‑Branch.

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Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (Mannalargenna Day)

In the morning at Tebrakunna, Little Musselroe Bay, Cape Portland, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended Mannalargenna Day hosted by the Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC).

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Finding a Pathway to Reconciliation

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Professor the Honourable Kate Warner to provide a briefing on the Pathway to Truth-Telling and Treaty report.

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Ogilvie High School Alumni

In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Ogilvie High School Alumni to celebrate the achievements of the school from 1937 to 2021.

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TFGA Kids to Farms - Springfield Gardens Primary School

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, welcomed students from Springfield Gardens Primary School participating in the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association ‘Kids to Farms’ project.

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Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards Committee

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of scholarships for 2021 on behalf of the Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards Committee.

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Legislative Council - Bills for Assent

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.

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Government Education and Training International (GETI)

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge International Student Ambassadors on behalf of Government Education and Training International (GETI).

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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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Culturally Diverse Alliance of Tasmania

In the evening at Legacy House, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a dinner hosted by the Culturally Diverse Alliance of Tasmania.

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Scouts Tasmania - 1st Derwent Sea Scouts

In the morning at the Derwent Scout Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the 90th anniversary celebrations of the 1st Derwent Sea Scout Group.

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Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia (Tas Division)

In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation for Tasmanian recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards for 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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Tasmanian Sail Training Association

In the afternoon on board the Lady Nelson, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers undertook a harbour sail with members of the Tasmanian Sail Training Association Ltd.

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Hobart VIEW Club

In the afternoon, Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 10th anniversary of the Hobart VIEW Club (providing support to The Smith Family).

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Dominic College

In the morning at Government House, Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 5 students from Dominic College.

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