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 morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Year 6 students from St Virgil’s College Junior School.
In the afternoon at Scots Memorial Church, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a concert performance of 'Echoes of Eternity' presented by the Hobart Orpheus Choir.
In the morning at the Hellenic House, North Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the 2024 Onam celebration hosted by the Malayalee Association of Tasmania Inc.
In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a performance of 'La Bohème' presented by Opera Australia.
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.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 1 students from Mount Stuart Primary School.
Later, the Governor appointed and swore to office the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff as Minister for Infrastructure; the Honourable Michael Ferguson as Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs; and the Honourable Madeleine Ogilvie as Minister for Science and Technology.
In the afternoon, the Governor chaired meeting of the Selection Committee for the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship for Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted morning tea to acknowledge volunteers who support the Narryna Heritage Museum, Battery Point.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Malcolm White, Chair, Ms Caroline Wells, incoming Chair, and Ms Nicole Henty, Chief Executive Officer, of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.
In the evening at The Old Mercury Building, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a preview of Tasmanian artist, Lucienne Rickard's, durational performance artwork, 'Wrecked', hosted by the TMAG Foundation.
In the afternoon, the Governor presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a visit by students and parents of the Hobart Home Education Community.
In the morning at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 27th International Clean Air and Environment Conference, convened by the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand.
In the evening at Fullers Bookshop, Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially launch Aunty Patsy Cameron’s book, ‘Sky Country’, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy.
In the morning at Campbell Street Primary School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, participated in a peer reading program with students in her role as a Reading Champion for the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge.
In the afternoon at New Norfolk Primary School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, read a story with students in her role as a Reading Champion for the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the Ambassador of the European Union, His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of the European Union.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by students and parents of the Hobart Home Education Community.
