Caroline Wells

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.

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. 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.