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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 29 March 2018, at the Government House, Canberra, 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 28 March 2018, at the Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with participants of the Alpine Valley Community Leadership Program, VIC, as they undertook a tour of Government House.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 27 March 2018, at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Director, National Gallery of Australia, Dr Gerard Vaughan AM, attended the ‘Cartier: The Exhibition’ preview.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 21 March 2018, at Parliament House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, attended a morning tea for World Down Syndrome Day.

- Sydney; NSW

On Tuesday 20 March 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, presented the Australian Government Service Medal of the late Major Brian Harper to family members: Mrs Judith Harper, Ms Prudence Harper and Lieutenant Colonel David Harpe

- Sydney; NSW

On Monday 19 March 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for Lung Foundation Australia.

- Sydney; NSW

On Sunday 18 March 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a lunch for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leader’s.

- Sydney; NSW

On Saturday 17 March 2018, at Rosehill Gardens, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chairman, Australian Turf Club, Mr Laurie Macri, attended the Ladies Day races.

- Wagga Wagga, NSW; Sydney; NSW

On Friday 16 March 2018, at Wagga Wagga, NSW, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief and Reviewing Officer, and Lady Cosgrove attended the Number 1 Recruitment Training Unit Governor-General’s Banner Consecration Parade, at which the Governor-General presented

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 15 March 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- Chennai; India

On Wednesday 14 March 2018, at Chennai International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, were farewelled from the Republic of India by the High Commissioner to India, Her Excellency Harinder Sidhu, and Consul-General in Chennai, Ms Susan Grace.

- Chennai; India

On Tuesday 13 March 2018, at Chennai International Airport, New Delhi, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove were welcomed to Chennai by the Consul-General to Chennai, Ms Susan Grace.

- New Delhi, India

On Monday 12 March 2018, at the Australian High Commission, New Delhi, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the High Commissioner to the Republic of India, Her Excellency Harinder Sidu, met with Australian-based and locally engaged staff.

- New Delhi, India

On Sunday 11 March 2018, at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director General, His Excellency Mr Upendra Tripathy, attended the founding ceremony of the International Solar Alliance.

- Proclamation; Welcome ceremony; Meeting with the President of the French Republic; International Solar Alliance Leader’s Dinner

On Saturday 10 March 2018, at RAAF base Darwin, the Governor-General His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AM and Mr Craig O’Halloran.

- Adelaide, SA

On Friday 9 March 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Senator for South Australia, Senator the Honourable Penny Wong, attended the International Women’s Day 2018 breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

- Canberra, ACT; Adelaide, SA

On Thursday 8 March 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), hosted an afternoon tea for Zoo2Zoo riders completing the Melbourne to Canberra leg.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 7 March 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Assistant Director, International Energy Engagement, Ms Helen Hawke and the Assistant Secretary, Energy International Implementation Branch, Mr Shane Gaddes.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 6 March 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Prime Minster of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 5 March 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), issued the Instruments of Appointment of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to their respective offices.