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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Later at Government House, the Governor and Professor Chalmers hosted an afternoon tea to acknowledge the Tasmanian mentors who supported the 2025 Mentor Walks Hobart program.

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Montrose Bay High School

In the afternoon at Montrose Bay High School, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, accompanied by Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers, attended and presented an award at the 2025 Years 9 and 10 Celebration Assembly.

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