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Archived Governors-General Program

- Investiture Ceremony for Scouts Australia; Visit to the National Museum of Australia

On Thursday 5 February 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chief Scout, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an investiture ceremony to appoint Mr Christopher Bates as Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia.

- Investiture of Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia

At Government House, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General, as Patron and Chief Scout, invested Mr Chris Bates as Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia.

- State Funeral for the late the Honourable Tom Uren AC; 2015 Season Launch for the ACT Brumbies

On Wednesday 4 February 2015, at Sydney Town Hall, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the State Funeral for the late the Honourable Tom Uren AC.

- Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations; Opening of the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building; Visit to Grow Headquarters NSW

On Monday 2 February 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for the Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations.

- Admiralty House hosts the Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) 2015

The Governor-General welcomes the Hon Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, UK Secretary of State for Defence, and the Hon Kevin Andrews MP, Minister for Defence, to Admiralty House, Sydney, NSW, for the star

- Official opening of the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology Sydney

At the University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chancellor, Professor Vicki Sara AO, attended the official opening of the university’s new business school, the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building.

- Royal Military College Duntroon Class of '68 Reunion

On Saturday 31 January 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the Royal Military College Duntroon Class of '68.

- Caller

On Friday 30 January 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Retd).

- Visit to Saudi Arabia following the passing of King Abdullah

On Tuesday 27 January 2015, at the Australian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with the Governor-General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston CC CMM COM CD.

- Visit to Saudi Arabia following the passing of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Governor-General conveyed the condolences of the government and people of Australia to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

- Visit to Saudi Arabia following the passing of King Abdullah

On Monday 26 January 2015, at the Australian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received a briefing by the Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Mr Neil Hawkins.

- Visit to Saudi Arabia following the passing of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Governor-General, pictured with the Governors-General of Canada and New Zealand, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston and Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, respectively, conveyed the condolences of the government and people of Australia to the Royal Court of the King

- Australia Celebrates event; Proclamation

On Sunday 25 January 2015, at Parliament House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), delivered the first key address in a tribute to the centenary of ANZAC at the Australia Celebrates event.

- Australian of the Year Award Finalists Reception

On Saturday 24 January 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception in honour of the 2015 Australian of the Year Award Finalists.

- 2015 Australian of the Year Award Finalists Reception

At Government House, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception in honour of the 2015 Australian of the Year Award Finalists.

- Arrival in Australia of the Governor-General of New Zealand

On Wednesday 21 January 2015, at Melbourne International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), was represented at the arrival in Australia of the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM QSO, by Brigadier Michael

- Engineering Aid Australia reception; Lunch

On Saturday 17 January 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Engineering Aid Australia Indigenous Summer School students.

- Federal Executive Council

On Friday 16 January 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

- AFC Asian Cup

On Tuesday 13 January 2015, at Stadium Australia, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Asian Football Confederation, His Excellency Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Chairman of the AFC Asian Cup 2015 Local Organising Committee,

- Dinner

On Monday 12 January 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a dinner for the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, Mr John McCarthy QC and Mrs Christine McCarthy.