On Sunday 21 May 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for National Palliative Care Week 2017.
On Saturday 20 May 2017, at the Presidential Palace, Dili, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Francisco Guterres Lύ Olo.
Afterwards, at Presidente Nicolau International Airport, Dili, the Governor-General, as guest of the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, His Excellency Mr Roberto Soares, attended a farewell ceremony.
On Friday 19 May 2017, following the departure of the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) from Australia on a visit to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of Australia was signed by the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC.
Afterwards, at Presidente Nicolau International Airport, Dili, the Governor-General, as guest of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, His Excellency Mr Hernâni Coelho, attended a welcome ceremony.
On Thursday 18 May 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.
In the evening, Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, hosted a reception for the Friends of the Australian National University School of Music, in conjunction with a reception for ACT based patronages.
Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from John Wollaston Anglican School, WA, as they undertook a tour of Government House, as part of their visit to Canberra.
On Wednesday 17 May 2017, at St George's Cathedral, Perth, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Dean of Perth, The Very Reverend Richard Pengelley, toured the facilities and met with staff.
Afterwards, at Burt Memorial Hall, Perth, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director of Metzke, Mr Julian Burt, attended the Burt Memorial Hall 100th anniversary celebration.
On Tuesday 16 May 2017, at the Harold E Holt Naval Communication Station, Exmouth, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Base Manager, Mr Russel Leiven, viewed the facilities and received a briefing on operations.
Afterwards, at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the District Manager of the Department of Parks and Wildlife Exmouth, Mr Arvid Hogstrom, viewed the facilities and received a brief on the local environment.
On Monday 15 May 2017, on the Ningaloo Vision Floating Production and Storage Offtake facility, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of Quadrant Energy, Mr Brett Darley, viewed the facilities and met with crew members and staff.
In the evening, at the Ningaloo Centre, Exmouth, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Commissioner of Exmouth, Mr Ian Fletcher, attended a civic reception.
On Saturday 13 May 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an Investiture Ceremony and reception for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
On Friday 12 May 2017, at Campbell Town District High School, Launceston, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Ms Cindy Johnston viewed the facilities and met with staff and students.
Afterwards, at the Bicheno Returned and Services League, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice-President, Mr Tony Marriott, attended a community reception.
On Thursday 11 May 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, The Honourable Dan Tehan MP.
Afterwards, at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Executive Director of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Dr Judy West AO, and the President of Botanic Gardens of Australia and New Zealand, Mr John Sandham, launched the 2017 Botanic Gardens of Australian and New Zealand open day.
