- G20 Brisbane 2014 - Arrival of the President of the People’s Republic of China
At Brisbane Airport, QLD, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the arrival in Australia of the President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping, and Madame Peng Liyuan.
- Federal Executive Council; Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne commemorative ceremony; Shrine of Remembrance tour; Official opening of the Main Ridge Rural Fire station; Australasian College of Road Safety awards ceremony
On Thursday 13 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.
- Planting of a Gallipoli Oak at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
At the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, VIC, the Governor-General, as a guest of the Chairman, Mr Ken Harrison, planted a Gallipoli Oak in honour of the Anzac Centenary.
- Visit to the Galleries of Remembrance, Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
At the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, VIC, the Governor-General, as a guest of the Chief Executive, Mr Denis Baguley, viewed the Galleries of Remembrance, officially opened to the public on Remembrance Day 2014.
- Official opening of the Main Ridge Rural Fire Station
At Main Ridge, VIC, the Governor-General officially opened the Main Ridge Rural Fire Station and met with staff, volunteers, families and members of the local community.
- Australasian College of Road Safety awards ceremony
At the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne, VIC, the Governor-General, as Patron, attended the Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) awards ceremony and presented the Fellowship award and the 3M – ACRS Diamond Road Safety awards.
On Wednesday 12 November 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Legacy Club of Canberra widows.
- Remembrance Day National Ceremony; Afternoon tea for Families of the Fallen
On Tuesday 11 November 2014, at the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of the Australian War Memorial Council, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd), attended the Remembrance Day National Ceremony.
At the Australian War Memorial (AWM), Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force, and Lady Cosgrove attended the Remembrance Day National Ceremony, as guests of the Chairman of the AWM Council, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd).
- Swearing-in of the Administrator of the Northern Territory; Arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Palau
On Monday 10 November 2014, at Government House, Darwin, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office of the Administrator of the Northern Territory to His Honour Mr John Hardy
On Sunday 9 November 2014, on West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a commemorative service in recognition of the centenary of the Sydney-Emden Battle, at which the Governor-General officially unveiled the Sydney-Emden Friendship Ma
On Saturday 8 November 2014, on Direction Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Shire President of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Mr Aindil Minkom, attended a community event at which the Governor-General officially opened the Cocos (K
- Visit to Port Hedland; Visit to Cocos (Keeling) Islands
On Friday 7 November 2014, at the Port Hedland Yacht Club, Western Australia, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Val Middleton, attended a breakfast with members of the Port Hedland RSL Sub branch.
- Call by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Visit to Port Hedland
On Thursday 6 November 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of Lions Australia, received past President of the International Lions Club, Mr Barry Palmer AM, and Mr Gary Parker.
- Governor-General welcomes Prime Minister of the Netherlands
At Government House, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General welcomed the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Mr Mark Rutte, before holding discussions.
- State Memorial Service for the late the Honourable Gough Whitlam AC QC; Australian Bravery Decorations Council dinner
On Wednesday 5 November 2014, at the Town Hall, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended the State Memorial Service for the late the Honourable Gough Whitlam AC QC, and afterwards met with members of the Whitlam family.
On Tuesday 4 November 2014, at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of the Victoria Racing Club, Mr Michael Burn, attended the Melbourne Cup Day at which the Governor-General presented the trophy to the winning owner
On Monday 3 November 2014, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh Award in Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception in recognition of the award’s 50th anniversary, in the presence of His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex.
On Sunday 2 November 2014, in Albany, Western Australia, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club, Ms Celia Waugh, visited the club and met with staff and volunteers.
On Saturday 1 November 2014, in Albany, Western Australia, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Albany Convoy Commemorative Troop March at which the Governor-General received the salute.
