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Barbara Baker

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Barbara Baker
29th Governor of Tasmania
Assumed office
16 June 2021
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierPeter Gutwein
Preceded byKate Warner
Personal details
Spouse(s)Don Chalmers
Alma materUniversity of Tasmania
ProfessionLawyer
Judge

Barbara Avalon Baker is an Australian barrister and former judge. She was on the Federal Circuit Court of Australia from 2008 to 2021. In May 2021 she was announced as the next Governor of Tasmania after the retirement of Kate Warner.[1]

References

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  1. Denholm, Matthew (20 May 2021). "Barbara Baker: Governor targets family violence but silent on republic". The Australian. Retrieved 30 May 2021.