PROFESSOR Kate Warner says she feels excited, enormously privileged and a little daunted as she settles into her vice-regal role as Tasmania's 28th Governor. The esteemed legal academic and former University of Tasmania law school dean was appointed to the position at a short, sharp ceremony at Government House yesterday. Professor Warner was sworn in by Chief Justice Alan Blow, with proceedings overseen by Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman. The Governor's husband Richard, their two daughters and five grandchildren watched on as horns were sounded, affirmations read and formal documents signed. The family was joined in the crowd by state parliamentarians and Supreme Court judges. Professor Warner said it was incredibly special to share the experience with her family. "I am so fortunate to have them all living here in Tasmania," Professor Warner said. "However, I was very sorry that my mother was too ill too attend." Professor and Mr Warner will take up residence at Government House today. The couple's first official engagement will be hosting a reception for the crew of the CSIRO's research vessel, the RV Investigator. Professor Warner said having been sworn into the role, her first priority would be getting a feel for her new day-to-day routine. The Governor said the gravity of her vice-regal appointment was starting to sink in. "Today's ceremony has certainly helped me to accept the reality that it is actually me who has this important role," she said. "I have, of course, had some time to contemplate these three aspects of the role and have enjoyed reading about the constitutional and legal aspects of it." Professor Warner, a keen gardener, was restrained when asked how involved she would be in the maintenance and upkeep of the stunning grounds surrounding her new abode. "I will take a keen interest in the grounds but I guess my role will be to admire and inquire rather than have a more active role than this," she said. Professor Warner, who is also an avid bushwalker and cyclist, has become Tasmania's first female governor. Premier Will Hodgman wished Professor Warner every success in the new role. "Known for her sharp intellect, warmth and passion Governor Warner will be a wonderful advocate of Tasmania," he said. Professor Warner succeeds the late Peter Underwood, who died earlier this year.
New Tasmanian Governor Professor Kate Warner at Government House. She says she is excited and a little daunted by her new role after being sworn in yesterday.
PROFESSOR Kate Warner says she feels excited, enormously privileged and a little daunted as she settles into her vice-regal role as Tasmania's 28th Governor.
The esteemed legal academic and former University of Tasmania law school dean was appointed to the position at a short, sharp ceremony at Government House yesterday.
Professor Warner was sworn in by Chief Justice Alan Blow, with proceedings overseen by Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman.
The Governor's husband Richard, their two daughters and five grandchildren watched on as horns were sounded, affirmations read and formal documents signed.
The family was joined in the crowd by state parliamentarians and Supreme Court judges.
Professor Warner said it was incredibly special to share the experience with her family.
"I am so fortunate to have them all living here in Tasmania," Professor Warner said.
"However, I was very sorry that my mother was too ill too attend."
Professor and Mr Warner will take up residence at Government House today.
The couple's first official engagement will be hosting a reception for the crew of the CSIRO's research vessel, the RV Investigator.
Professor Warner said having been sworn into the role, her first priority would be getting a feel for her new day-to-day routine.
The Governor said the gravity of her vice-regal appointment was starting to sink in.
"Today's ceremony has certainly helped me to accept the reality that it is actually me who has this important role," she said.
"I have, of course, had some time to contemplate these three aspects of the role and have enjoyed reading about the constitutional and legal aspects of it."
Professor Warner, a keen gardener, was restrained when asked how involved she would be in the maintenance and upkeep of the stunning grounds surrounding her new abode.
"I will take a keen interest in the grounds but I guess my role will be to admire and inquire rather than have a more active role than this," she said.
Professor Warner, who is also an avid bushwalker and cyclist, has become Tasmania's first female governor.
Premier Will Hodgman wished Professor Warner every success in the new role.
"Known for her sharp intellect, warmth and passion Governor Warner will be a wonderful advocate of Tasmania," he said.
Professor Warner succeeds the late Peter Underwood, who died earlier this year.
