Executive Council Swearing-In

In the morning at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, appointed and swore to office the Honourable Guy Barnett as Attorney-General; and Minister for Justice; the Honourable Madeleine Ogilvie as Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation; Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs; and Minister for the Arts; the Honourable Jo Palmer as Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence; and the Honourable Nick Duigan as Minister for Energy and Renewables; Minister for Parks; Minister for Heritage; Minister for Small Business; and as a Member of the Executive Council.

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National Day of Mourning

In the evening at the Hobart Synagogue, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers joined with members of the Tasmanian community to mark the National Day of Mourning to honour victim

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Government House Family Day

Government House
Join us in the Government House Gardens for a day of family-friendly activities and entertainment during the Royal Hobart Regatta long weekend. Gates will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday 8 February 2026 - free entry, all welcome!
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