Canberra, ACT

On Tuesday 6 June 2017, 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, at Villaggio Sant’ Antonio (VSA) aged care facility, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with staff and residents as a part of the ‘Timeless Memories’ program. The program coordinates visits of high profile organisations and people throughout Australia who have a connection to one or more residents of the VSA aged care facility.

In the evening, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a farewell dinner in honour of the Ambassador of the French Republic, His Excellency Mr Christophe Lecourtier.

Earlier, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General met with students from St Marks Anglican Community School, WA; and St Ambrose Primary School, VIC, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.