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 Kingborough Community Hub, Kingston, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at the official opening of the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Tasmania.
In the afternoon at Oatlands, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the 2025 Open House Southern Midlands hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects, Tasmanian Chapter.
Earlier this year, the Governor attended the launch of Open House Southern Midlands, and today, she was delighted to return to Oatlands for the event.
In the morning at Deloraine, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the 2025 Tasmanian Craft Fair.
The Governor enjoys supporting Tasmania’s arts and cultural sector and travelling around our State to attend events and meet artists and craftspeople.
In the evening at the Theatre Royal, the Governor and Professor Chalmers attended the opening night performance of ‘Romeo & Juliet’, presented by Bell Shakespeare.
In the afternoon, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea with representatives of Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
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.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 2025 Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a visit by Years 3/4 students from Fairview Primary School.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark the 100th anniversary of the Hobart Wheelers/Dirt Devils Cycling Club.
The Governor is always pleased to celebrate important milestones and mark significant occasions with Tasmanian community groups at Government House.
Later, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received Mr Ross Youngman, Chief Executive Officer of the General Sir John Monash Foundation.
In the afternoon at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers received the Ambassador of Colombia, His Excellency Mr Diego Felipe Cadena Montenegro.
In her ceremonial role, the Governor regularly receives calls from Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomatic representatives who are visiting Tasmania.
In the morning at Kettering, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers undertook a tour of the operations of Raptor Refuge Inc.
The Governor enjoys heading out in our community to meet with people and organisations caring for their fellow Tasmanians, as well as for our State’s environment and wildlife.
In the afternoon at Penguin, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address at a twilight street party hosted by the Central Coast Council to mark the 150th anniversary of the township of Penguin and the 50th anniversary of the installation of the Big Penguin.
Today at Smithton, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Circular Head which included visits to the Circular Head Heritage Centre; Duck River Meadows Dairy; Circular Head Trade Training Centre; Giggles Early Learning Centre; Wyndarra Centre Inc; and Emmerton Park Aged Care, prior to attending a Civic Reception hosted by the Mayor of Circular Head at the Stanley Town Hall.
In the morning at the Hobart Regatta Grounds, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the 2025 Royal Hobart Show.
In the evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a reception to mark 26Ten Week 2025.
In the evening, the Governor and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted a dinner on the occasion of the visit to Tasmania by Australian State and Territory and New Zealand Police Commissioners.
In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, presided at a Special Meeting of the Executive Council.
In the evening, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted a reception for the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania to mark the 2025 Royal Hobart Show.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the President and Clerk of the Legislative Council who presented Bills for the Royal Assent.
