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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Monday 6 September 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by students from Bagdad Primary School.

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Friday 3 September 2021

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a luncheon reception to mark the 120th anniversary of the Australian National Flag.

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Thursday 2 September 2021

Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Order of Australia and Meritorious Service awards which were announced in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours lists.

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Wednesday 1 September 2021

Today at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted investitures for recipients of Order of Australia and Military awards which were announced in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours lists.

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Monday 30 August 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Ms Jenny Richardson, Vice-President, and Mr Mark Mugnaioni, Group Chief Executive Officer, of the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania.

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Friday 27 August 2021

In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to acknowledge new General Practice Fellows on behalf of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

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Wednesday 25 August 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Ms Rosalie Martin, Founder, of Connect42.

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Tuesday 24 August 2021

In the afternoon at Legacy House in Hobart, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially launch Legacy Badge Week 2021 on behalf of Hobart Legacy Inc.

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Monday 23 August 2021

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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Saturday 21 August 2021

In the afternoon at the Albert Hall, Launceston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers attended a University of Tasmania graduation ceremony.

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Friday 20 August 2021

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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Wednesday 18 August 2021

In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, placed a wreath and delivered the address at the 2021 Vietnam Veterans’ Day Memorial Service.

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Tuesday 17 August 2021

In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received Lieutenant Colonel Jared Hill, Commanding Officer, together with Major General Steve Smith, Colonel Commandant, of the 12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment.

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Monday 16 August 2021

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented the 2019 M R Banks Medal to Dr Eloise Foo on behalf of the Royal Society of Tasmania.

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Sunday 15 August 2021

In the morning at the Hobart City Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a culture day celebration hosted by the Indian Cultural Society of Tasmania Inc to mark India’s 75th Independence Day.

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Saturday 14 August 2021

In the morning at the Federation Concert Hall, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers attended the University of Tasmania College of Arts, Law and Education graduation ceremony.

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Friday 13 August 2021

In the morning at Wrest Point, Sandy Bay, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers attended the 2021 Reconciliation Week Breakfast hosted by Reconciliation Tasmania.

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Thursday 12 August 2021

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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Wednesday 11 August 2021

Yesterday morning at St Marys, Mathinna and Fingal Valley, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers continued their official visit the municipality of Break O’Day.

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Tuesday 10 August 2021

In the afternoon at St Helens, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Professor Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Break O’Day.

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