On Thursday 29 May 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.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Secretary, Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Mr Martin Bowles PSM.
On Wednesday 28 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommassane.
- Farewell lunch for Lieutenant Sally Malone ADC RAN; Australian Federal of Islamic Councils 50th Anniversary Congress dinner; Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services ACT visit
On Tuesday 27 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a farewell lunch in honour of Lieutenant Sally Malone ADC RAN.
At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General met with Mr Alf Turner (Uncle Boydie), Mr Abe Schwarz and Ms Barbara Miller, to receive an Indigenous rights petition, initiatied by Uncle Boydie's grandfather Uncle William Cooper in 1934.
- Arrival in Australia of the Governor-General of Solomon Islands
On Monday 26 May 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 Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui, by Colonel Dennis Scanlan CSM RFD ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.
- Departure from Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru
On Sunday 25 May 2014, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), was represented at the departure from Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Baron Divavesi Waqa MP and Madam Louisa Waqa, by Brigadier Gregory Bilton CSC AD
- Transit through Australia by the Governor-General of New Zealand
On Friday 23 May 2014, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented at the transit through Australia by the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jeremiah Mateparae GNZM QSO, by Colonel Michael Miller R
- General Sir John Monash commemorative service; Farewell dinner for the Socceroos
On Thursday 22 May 2014, at Knox Grammar School, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Spirit of Australia Foundation, Mr Wesley Browne OAM, attended the General Sir John Monash commemorative service at which the Governor-General, as Pat
At Knox Grammar School, Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the Spirit of Australia Foundation, Wesley Browne OAM, attended the General Sir John Monash Commemorative Service, at which the Governor-General, as Patron of the Foundation, delivered the keynote speech.
At the Sydney Opera House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Football Federation Australia, Frank Lowy AC, attended a farewell dinner for the Socceroos prior to their departure for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
- Dinner in honour of Mr Stephen Brady CVO; National Simultaneous Storytime
On Wednesday 21 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator the Honourable Michael Ronaldson; Secretary, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Mr
At St. Bede's Primary School, Red Hill, Canberra, Lady Cosgrove, as a guest of the Principal, Ms Cherie Kelly, participated in the National Simultaneous Storytime initiative, reading this year’s book, “Too many elephants in this house” to Kindergarten students before joining teachers and staff for morning tea.
- Departure from Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru
On Tuesday 20 May 2014, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), was represented at the departure from Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Baron Divavesi Waqa MP and Madam Louisa Waqa, by Colonel Dennis Scanlan CSM RF
On Monday 19 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Warrant Officer of the Navy, Warrant Officer Martin Holzberger CSC, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army, Warrant Officer David Ashley OAM, and the Warrant Officer of the Air Force, Warra
- Arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru
On Sunday 18 May 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 and Madam Louisa Waqa, by Colonel Dennis Scanlan CSM RFD ADC,
- Waverley College v Cranbrook School 1st XV Rugby match
On Saturday 17 May 2014, at Queens Park, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as a guest of the Assistant Headmaster, Mr Peter Frost, attended the Waverley College v Cranbrook School 1st XV Rugby match.
On Friday 16 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students participating in the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship program.
- Federal Executive Council; Funeral Service for the late Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville McNamara KBE AO AFC AE (Retd); Presentation of the Governor-General’s Banner
On Thursday 15 May 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.
