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 afternoon at Iron Creek Bay Estate, Sorell, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, presented recipients with National Medals on behalf of the Tasmania Fire Service at the Southern Region National Medal Ceremony.
In the morning at the Hobart Cenotaph, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered the address and laid a wreath at the 2024 Vietnam Veterans’ Day Remembrance Service.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark Book Week 2024 on behalf of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (Tasmanian Branch) Inc.
In the evening at the Athenaeum Club, Hobart, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended a dinner with members of the Consular Corps of Tasmania.
In the morning at the Consulate of India in Tasmania, Acton Park, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a Flag Hoisting Ceremony on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day of India.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the University of Tasmania Football Club (UTASFC).
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 6 students from Port Sorell Primary School.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for members of the Pakistani Australian Cultural Organisation to mark the 77th anniversary of the Independence Day of Pakistan.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Professor Greg Lehman, Professorial Fellow, Indigenous Research, University of Tasmania.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a morning tea to mark the 110th anniversary of Australian Red Cross.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark National Science Week 2024.
In the morning at the Executive Building, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a formal dinner to acknowledge Honorary Aides-de-Camp to the Governor of Tasmania.
Later at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the launch of the Palawa Business Hub.
Later, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Grade 2 students from Lansdowne Crescent Primary School.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received the Minister for Education, the Honourable Jo Palmer.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the presentation of the 2024 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards on behalf of Palliative Care Tasmania Ltd.
In the morning at Kingston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit the municipality of Kingborough which included visits to Tassie Mums Inc; Kingston Library; Channel Heritage Museum; West Winds Community Centre; Grandvewe Cheeses; and a walking tour of the Kingston Central Business District, prior to attending a reception hosted by the Mayor of Kingborough at the Kingborough Community Hub.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 55th anniversary of the Chinese Community Association of Tasmania Inc.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers received Mr Sam Elsom, Chief Executive Officer, Sea Forest Ltd.
