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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Remembrance Day 2021

In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the address at the Wreath Laying Ceremony to mark Remembrance Day 2021.

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City of Clarence

In the morning at Mornington, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the City of Clarence.  They met with staff and trainees and viewed operations at the Clarence City Council Depot

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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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Legislative Council - Bill for Assent

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

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Churchill Fellows Association Tasmania

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a presentation and reception on behalf of the Churchill Fellows Association Tasmania.

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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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Chief Executive Women

In the afternoon at the RACV Hobart Hotel, the Governor attended a luncheon hosted by Chief Executive Women.

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Executive Council

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.

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Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr John Pauley, President, and Ms Sue Leitch, Chief Executive Officer, of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania.

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Southern Cross Austereo

In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Ms Ally Bradley, Executive General Manager, Southern Cross Austereo Pty Ltd.

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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 the Royal Assent.

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The Smith Family - Bridgewater Library

In the afternoon at the Bridgewater Library, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers visited the after‑school Learning Club program coordinated by The Smith Family.

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Peter Underwood Centre

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor chaired a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Peter Underwood Centre.

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Supreme Court of Tasmania

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at the swearing-in of Ms Tamara Jago as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

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Friends of the Theatre Royal

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Friends of the Theatre Royal.

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Archipelago Productions - 'The Maids'

In the evening at the Playhouse Theatre, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the opening night performance of ‘The Maids’ presented by Archipelago Productions.

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National Australia Day Council - 2022 Australian of the Year Awards (Tasmania)

In the afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, co-hosted with

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South George Town Primary School

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grades 5/6 students from South George Town Primary School.

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St John Ambulance Tasmania Inc

In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting of St John Ambulance Tasmania Inc.

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26TEN Week 2021

In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark 26TEN Week 2021 in support of raising adult literacy and numeracy.

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