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.
Her Excellency and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner in honour of the official visit to Tasmania by the Ambassador of Belgium, His Excellency Mr Michel Goffin, and Mrs Meagen Baldwin.
In the morning, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, resumed the administration of the government of the State.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Blow hosted a presentation for the Churchill Fellows Association of Tasmania of Churchill Fellowships for 2024.
In the afternoon, the Lieutenant Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented a Bill for the Royal Assent.
In the morning at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted a presentation for Diabetes Australia — Tasmania of the 2024 Kellion Victory Medals and Kellion Supporters’ Awards.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted a reception for St John Ambulance Australia (Tasmania) Inc.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted a presentation ceremony for Volunteering Tasmania Inc of the 2024 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards.
In the evening at Government House, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Margaret Blow hosted the 2024 annual lecture of the Australian Institute of International Affairs — Tasmania Branch.
In the morning, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Alan Blow, assumed the administration of the Government of the State.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Punjabi Society Tasmania to mark Diwali.
Later at the ABC Broadcast Centre, Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at the launch of the 2024 ABC Giving Tree Appeal.
In the afternoon at the Queen’s Domain, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address at a dedication of plaques and trees hosted by the Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address and laid a wreath at the Wreath Laying Ceremony to mark Remembrance Day.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a function for members of the 12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment.
In the morning at Cornelian Bay, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers participated in the 'walk for a kinder world' event hosted by the b kinder foundation.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the opening night performance of the Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival 2024.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, received the Acting President and Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
In the morning at Government House, Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a tour for members of the Central Men’s Shed, New Town.
In the evening at Princes Wharf 1, Hobart, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, co-hosted, with the Acting Premier of Tasmania, the presentation of the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards (Tasmania).
