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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 12 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students from St Paul’s Anglican School, QLD, and Albury Public School, NSW, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

- Brisbane, QLD

On Sunday 10 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended a Samoan Church service at the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa, Willawong, as guests of Reverend Elder Tauaaga Mataafa.

- Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD

On Saturday 9 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the 2018 Trooping of the Queen’s Colour at Rond Terrace, Campbell.

- Melbourne, VIC

On Friday 8 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the unveiling of the official portrait of Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG, at Box Hill RSL, as guests Mr Tony Bowden OAM, Branch President.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 7 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 6 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received Her Excellency Ms Unni Klovstad, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway, at Government House, Canberra.

- Sydney, NSW; Canberra, ACT

On Monday 4 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guest of Mr Alan Joyce AC, CEO and Managing Director, Qantas, attended the 74th International Air Transport Association’s Annual General Meeting, where the Governor-General opened the conference.

- Sydney, NSW

On Saturday 2 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a performance by the Harvard University Krokodiloes at Admiralty House, Sydney.

- Sydney, NSW

On Friday 1 June 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) opened the 8th CrossFit Pacific Regionals at Qudos Bank Arena, Homebush, as guest of Mr Tim Chan, International Representative, CrossFit Games.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 31 May 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Ambassador-Designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr Ridwaan Jadwat, at Government House, Canberra.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 29 May 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 27 May 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Mr Robert de Castella AO MBE, Director, Indigenous Marathon Foundation, met with the 2018 Indigenous Marathon Project Squad and members of the public at Lake Burley Griffin for the Reconcili

- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

On Saturday 26 May 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, were farewelled from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam by His Excellency Mr Craig Chittick, Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and His Excellency Mr Huynh Cach Mang, Vice Chairman, Ho Chi

- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

On Friday 25 May 2018 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended a breakfast briefing with His Excellency Mr Craig Chittick, Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Ms Karen Lanyon, Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, at the Park Hyatt Saigon, in

- Hanoi, Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

On Thursday 24 May 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended breakfast with the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Nguyen Xuan Phuc, at the International Convention Centre, Hanoi.

- Hanoi, Vietnam

On Wednesday 23 May 2018, at Noi Bay International Airport, Hanoi, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, were welcomed to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam by His Excellency Mr Craig Chittick, Ambassador to Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Mr Mai Phouc Dung, Ch

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 21 May 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted morning tea at Government House, Canberra, for the launch of National Palliative Care Week.

- Sydney, NSW

On Saturday 19 May 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, met with members of the public during the 2018 Admiralty House Open Day.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 18 May 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended a dinner hosted by the High Commissioner of Canada, His Excellency Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison RCN (Retd) CMM MSM, at the Official Residence of Canada.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 17 May 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a lunch for the Australian Bravery Decorations Council at Government House.