Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 10 November 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, the Governor-General received the Deputy High Commissioner Designate to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island, Mr Matt Anderson.

Later, the Governor-General received the High Commissioner for the Republic of India, His Excellency Mr Navdeep Suri.

Then, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a lunch for the Duntroon Guides.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received the Acting First Assistant Secretary of the Europe Division, Mr Kevin Magee and Protocol Officer to the Europe Division, Mr Richard Wade, of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the President of Hungary, His Excellency Mr János Áder.

Later, Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, attended the Annual General Meeting of the Partners of Veterans Association.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from Melton South Primary School, VIC; Baldivis Secondary College, WA; Thiele Primary School, SA; Trinity College North, SA; Uraidla Primary School, SA; Scott Creek Primary School, SA; Mylor Primary School, SA; Gumeracha Primary School, SA; Kersbrook Primary School, SA; Mount Pleasant Primary School, SA; Paracombe Primary School, SA; Norton Summit Primary School, SA; and Keyneton Primary School, SA, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.