- Australian Defence Force Academy Graduation Parade
At the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove attended the ADFA Graduation Parade, at which the Governor-General presented the Commander-in-Chief’s medal.
- Ceremonial Welcome and State Dinner for the President of Ukraine
At Government House, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for the President of Ukraine, His Excellency Mr Petro Poroshenko, and Her Excellency Mrs Maryna Poroshenko before meeting with the President and Mrs Poroshenko and hosting a State Dinner in their honour.
- Farewell Lunch for Mrs Karen Baker; Friends of Government House reception
On Wednesday 10 December, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a farewell lunch for the Director of Corporate Services, Mrs Karen Baker.
- RMC Graduation Parade; Official launch of ‘Paul Hasluck: A Life’
On Tuesday 9 December, at Duntroon, Canberra, the Governor-General, 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, at which the Governor-General presented the Sword of Honour and The Queen’s Medal, and after
At Duntroon, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove attended the Royal Military College General Service Officer Graduation Parade, at which the Governor-General presented the Sword of Honour and The Queen’s Medal, and Commission and Graduation Certificates to the graduating class of December 2014.
- Credentials ceremonies; Lunch for newly accredited Heads of Mission; Afternoon tea for the Honourable Nicholas Hasluck AM QC and Hasluck family; Reception for ADFA and RMC-Duntroon cadets and Spitfire Association
On Monday 8 December 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr George Vengesa, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
On Sunday 7 December 2014, at the Adelaide Oval, South Australia, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with the Australian Cricket Team to offer his encouragement and support following the passing of cricketer Phillip Hughes, ahead of the first test match against India.
On Friday 5 December 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a Christmas Sports Fun Day for students of schools in the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding region.
At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Christmas Sports Fun Day for more than 1,000 primary school students from the ACT and surrounds, who took part in demonstrations, drills and workshops by 11 sports – AFL, cricket, hockey, little athletics, netball, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, tennis,
- Federal Executive Council; Dinner for Rhodes Australia-at-Large scholarship committee members and candidates
On Thursday 4 December 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
- Private Travel to India; Call on the President of India
On Tuesday 2 December 2014, in New Delhi, India, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, undertook private travel to attend the 20th reunion of the National Defence College class of 1994.
- Arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru
On Sunday 30 November 2014, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), was represented at the arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Baron Divavesi Waqa MP, by Colonel Dennis Scanlan CSM RFD ADC, Honorary Aide-de
- Commissioning of HMAS Canberra III; Proclamation
On Friday 28 November 2014, at Fleet Base East, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the commissioning of HMAS Canberra III.
- Federal Executive Council; Australian Thanksgiving Lunch; The Long Way Home screening
On Thursday 27 November 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
- Thanksgiving Lunch at Ashfield Loaves and Fishes Restaurant
At the Exodus Foundation’s Loaves and Fishes Restaurant, Ashfield, NSW, the Governor-General, as a guest of the Reverend Bill Crews AM and Mr John Singleton AM, joined guests for a Thanksgiving Lunch.
- Call by the Prime Minister; Canberra Council Save the Children Australia Reception; Dinner in honour of His Excellency Archbishop Dominique Mamberti
On Wednesday 26 November 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott MP.
Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Canberra Council of Save the Children Australia.
On Tuesday 25 November 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for overseas course members at the Australian Defence College.
- Police Commissioners Stand Together Against Violence on Women and Their Children; Farewell dinner in honour of Dr Ian Watt AO
On Monday 24 November 2014, at Parliament House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Police Commissioners Stand Together Against Violence on Women and Their Children event.
- Police Commissioner Stand Together Against Violence on Women and Children
As Patron-in-Chief of Our Watch and on the eve of White Ribbon Day, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove joined Police Commissioners from all eight Australian states and territories, the Australian Federal Police Commissioner and the New Zealand Police Commissioner, as well the Hon Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister of Australia, Senator
