- Repatriation ceremony of victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
On Wednesday 23 July 2014, following the departure from Australia of the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CS
- Repatriation ceremony for victims of Flight MH17 air disaster
The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, representing all Australians, join dignitaries including Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, His Excellency Mark Rutte, and Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, to officially rece
On Tuesday 22 July 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.
At Parliament House, Canberra, the Governor-General joined the Prime Minister, members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, members of the Diplomatic Corps, other dignitaries and members of the public for a ceremony to mark the signing of a Condolence Book for the victims of Flight MH17.
- State Funeral for the late the Honourable Peter Underwood AC
On Monday 21 July 2014, at Government House, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for General Sir Phillip Bennett AC KBE DSO and Lady Bennett.
On Sunday 20 July 2014, at Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove attended a church service in memory of the Australians who lost their lives in the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 disaster.
On Friday 18 July 2014, at Lovett Tower, Woden, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as a guest of the Secretary, Mr Simon Lewis PSM, visited the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and received a brief on World War I centenary commemorative events.
- Opening Night of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s ‘Patyegarang’; Reception for spouses of Heads of Mission of the Diplomatic Corps
On Thursday 17 July 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin AC.
- Credentials ceremonies; Lunch for newly accredited Heads of Mission
On Wednesday 16 July 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received Superintendent Ben Cartwright, Sergeant Rod Anderson, Sergeant Ron Melis, Sergeant Mick Gordon, and Acting Sergeant Nathan Nallo from Traffic Operations, ACT Policing.
- Federal Executive Council; Morning tea for Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre staff
On Thursday 10 July 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.
- Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre morning tea
As inaugural Patrons of the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC), and on the occasion of NAIDOC Week, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for AILC staff and alumni.
On Wednesday 9 July 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chief Executive of Defence SA, Mr Andrew Fletcher.
On Tuesday 8 July 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove received the Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr Shinzo Abe, and Mrs Akie Abe.
- Governor-General welcomes the Prime Minister of Japan
At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove welcomed the Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr Shinzo Abe, and Mrs Abe, before holding discussions.
- Senate Swearing-in ceremony; NAIDOC week Flag Raising ceremony
On Monday 7 July 2014, at Parliament House, Canberra, 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 or affirmation of allegiance to Senators elected to serve in the Senate from 1 July 2014.
At Parliament House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General administered the oath or affirmation of allegiance to Senators elected to serve in the Senate from 1 July 2014.
On Friday 4 July 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Chairperson of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Professor Mick Dodson AM; the Principal, Mr Russell Taylor; and the Deputy Principal, Ms Michelle Patt
- Order of St John Investiture ceremony; Lunch for the Order of St John; Arrival and Departure from Australia of the President of the Marshall Islands
On Wednesday 2 July 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General was invested as a Knight of Justice in the Most Venerable Order of St John.
- Re-dedication of the Stephen King Memorial Centre; Farewell dinner for the Chief of Defence Force
On Tuesday 1 July 2014, in Page, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the President of the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation – ACT, Major James Wain (Retd), re-dedicated the Stephen King Memorial Centre and attended a morning tea with Veterans.
- Indonesia-Australia Defence Alumni Association Senior Leadership Group morning tea
On Monday 30 June 2014, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), attended a morning tea with the Senior Leadership Group of the Indonesia-Australia Defence Alumni Association.
