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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Palliative Care Tasmania

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2021 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards on behalf of Palliative Care Tasmania.

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Australian Institute of International Affairs - Tasmanian Branch

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted the annual lecture of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, Tasmanian Branch.

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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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Tasmanian Community Fund

Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Ms Sally Darke, Chairperson, and Ms Lola Cowle, Senior Executive Officer, of the Tasmanian Community Fund.

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Hobart Horticultural Society Inc

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received members of the Hobart Horticultural Society Inc.

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Anglesea Barracks Officers Mess

In the afternoon at Anglesea Barracks, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended a High Tea with members of the Anglesea Barracks Officers Mess.

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The Order of Australia Association Tasmanian Branch - Northern Region

In the evening at the Launceston Club, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a reception with members of the Order of Australia Association Tasmanian Branch ― Northern Region.

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Karinya Young Women's Service Inc

In the afternoon in Launceston, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited Karinya Young Women’s Service Inc.

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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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Royal Australian Navy

Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Commander Christopher Doherty, Commanding Officer, HMAS Sirius, together with Commander Andrew Wright, Commanding Officer, Navy Headquarters Tasmania.

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Australian Institute of Company Directors

In the afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address and presented the award at the 2021 Australian Institute of Company Directors Gold Medal Award Luncheon for Tasmania.

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Diabetes Tasmania - Kellion Victory Medal Presentations

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In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of Kellion Victory Medals on behalf of Diabetes Tasmania.

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Women Supporting Women

In the morning at the Hobart Function Centre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, delivered an address to officially open the Women Supporting Women in Leadership forum.

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Choral Productions Tasmania Inc - The Lincoln Singers

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lincoln Singers on behalf of Choral Productions Tasmania Inc.

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Meals on Wheels Association of Tasmania Inc

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark 50 years of the Meals on Wheels Association of Tasmania Inc.

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Open House Hobart 2021 - Government House State Rooms

Today at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers welcomed members of the public undertaking guided tours of the State Rooms as part of the program of events of the Australian Institute of Architects Open House Hobart 2021.

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Tasmania JackJumpers

In the evening at MyState Bank Arena, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented a player’s jersey at a launch event for the Tasmania JackJumpers basketball team.

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Open House Hobart 2021 - Government House Estate Gardens Tours

Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers welcomed members of the public undertaking guided tours of the Gardens as part of the program of events of the Australian Institute of Architects Open House Hobart 2021.

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Children's University Tasmania

Later at the Stanley Burbury Theatre, Sandy Bay, the Governor, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the address at the 2021 Children’s University Tasmania Hobart Graduation Ceremony.

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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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