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Breaking: Royal Flying Doctor chair Caroline Wells to become Tasmania's 30th governor

ABC Australia · May 5, 2026, 11:12 PM

Key takeaways

  • Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff made the announcement on Wednesday morning.
  • "After graduating UTAS, Caroline began her career as a registered nurse and worked for many years in our health system, taking care of Tasmanians," Mr Rockliff said.
  • "Caroline is currently the chairperson of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania."

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Link copied Share Share article Caroline Wells will become the 30th Governor of Tasmania after receiving formal approval from His Majesty King Charles III.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff made the announcement on Wednesday morning.

"After graduating UTAS, Caroline began her career as a registered nurse and worked for many years in our health system, taking care of Tasmanians," Mr Rockliff said.

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