Caroline Wells
Australian governor of Tasmania
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Caroline Wells is the governor of Tasmania, succeeding Barbara Baker on 17 June 2026. She was announced as the governor-designate by premier Jeremy Rockliff in May 2026. She is Tasmania's third consecutive female governor.[1]
Caroline Wells | |
|---|---|
| 30th Governor of Tasmania | |
| Assumed office 17 June 2026 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Premier | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Lieutenant Governor | Chris Shanahan |
| Preceded by | Barbara Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Education | The Friends School |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania (BN) Deakin University (MBA) |
| Profession | Registered nurse |
Wells is a graduate of the University of Tasmania and Deakin University as well as a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She was chairwoman of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania, and was a member on the premier's Health and Wellbeing Advisory Council.[2] Her partner is Dr Rob Walters, RFD, a general practitioner and leading advocate for men’s health. Walters was travelling doctor for Prime Minister Julia Gillard when she undertook official overseas travel.