Canberra, ACT; Newcastle, NSW

On Thursday 27 October 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, at Mawson Primary School, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Acting Principal, Ms Mary Hutchinson, visited classrooms and met with students and staff.

In the evening, at RAAF Base Williamtown, the Governor-General, as guest speaker, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander John Haly CSC, attended the Number 3 Squadron Formation Gala.

Earlier, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General met with students from Teralba Public School, NSW; Boolaroo Public School, NSW; Fassifern Public School, NSW; Waratah West Public School, NSW; Argenton Public School, NSW; Fennell Bay Public School, NSW; and Assisi Catholic College, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.