Canberra, ACT

On Monday 21 March 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted the ‘Governor-General’s Long Lunch’ in recognition of Harmony Day. Guests included, Heads of Mission, diplomats and representatives of Canberra-based International Organisations; representatives of the Australian Multicultural Council, Department of Social Services, Canberra Multicultural Forum, local cultural groups, and community organisations providing multicultural support services; overseas students from the University of Canberra; volunteers from the Multicultural Festival; principals and students from local high schools; overseas course members at the Australian Command and Staff College; and representatives of Indigenous Councils, advisory bodies and local enterprises.