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Archived Governors-General Program

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 5 February 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), hosted an afternoon tea for staff and participants of the ABC Heywire Youth Summit.

- Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 4 February 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a musical afternoon at Government House featuring members of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, in conjunction with a reception for supporters of the Canberra Sym

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 2 February 2018, at Government House, Canberra the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received from His Excellency Mr Michał Kołodziejski, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland.

- Yaren, Nauru; Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 1 February 2018, at Nauru 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 Nauru by the Minister for Health, Education and Home Affairs, Ms Charmaine Scotty MP, and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and

- Yaren, Nauru

On Wednesday 31 January 2018, at the Government Offices, Nauru, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Baron Waqa MP and First Lady, Madam Waqa, represented the people and governmen

- Canberra, ACT; Yaren, Nauru

On Tuesday 30 January 2018, following the departure of the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) from Australia on an Official Visit to the Republic of Nauru, the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of Queensland, His Excel

- Canberra, ACT

On Monday 29 January 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. Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Mr Kyoung-ha Woo.

- Moore Park, Sydney; Melbourne Park, Victoria

On Saturday 27 January 2018, at Moore Park, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of Australian Rugby Union (ARU), and Lady Cosgrove as guests of Chief Executive Officer ARU, Ms Raelene Castle ONZM, attended the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Sydney Series.

- Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

On Friday 26 January 2018, at Commonwealth Park, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as the Host Officer, and Lady Cosgrove attended the National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 24 January 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Australian of the Year Award 2018 finalists.

- Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW

On Friday 19 January 2018, at the Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Director, Questacon, Professor Graham Durant AM, attended the National Questacon Invention Convention.

- Sydney, NSW

On Friday 5 January 2018, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman Cricket Australia, Mr David Peever, attended Day Two of the Magellan Ashes Sydney Test Match between Australia and England.

- Sydney, NSW

On Thursday 4 January 2018, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chairman of the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust, Mr Tony Shepherd AO, attended Day One of the Magellan Ashes Sydney Test Match between Australia and England.

- Sydney, NSW

On Sunday 31 December 2017, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a New Year’s Eve reception for the Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD) Disability Services NSW volunteers and clients.

- Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 20 December 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at meetings of the Federal Executive Council.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 15 December 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chair and Commissioners of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to present their final report.

- Canberra, ACT

On Friday 15 December 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chair and Commissioners of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to present their final report.

- Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 14 December 2017, 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 13 December 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a lunch for Heads of Mission representing recently visited countries.

- Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 12 December 2017, at Royal Military College, Duntroon, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Royal Military College General Service Officer graduation parade and commissioning ceremony.