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His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove

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to the official website of the Governor-General,
His Excellency General the Honourable
Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd)

Since 1901, the Governor-General has played an important role in Australian national life.  This website provides information about the Governor-General’s constitutional, ceremonial and community responsibilities, and his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force.  You will also find information about the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, including the Honours and Awards Secretariat, and details of the Governor-General’s program, photographs, speeches and media releases.
 

Announcement

12 February 2015

40th anniversary of the Australian Honours system
Saturday, 14 February 2015, marks the 40th anniversary of the Australian Honours system, the nation’s own unique and distinctive system of honours and awards, to recognise those who make a significant contribution or provide worthy service to the community. Read 40 facts about the Australian Honours system.
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Program

3 March 2015

Eisenhower School morning tea; Parliamentary delegation from Fiji; Alzheimer’s Australia Consumer Summit reception
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2 March 2015

Reception for visiting Justices of the Supreme Court of India and Justices of the High Court of Australia
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27 February 2015

Opening of St Brigid’s Green Aged Care Community Village; Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Gala Performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
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26 February 2015

Federal Executive Council; Duntroon Society lunch
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Recent Events

The Governor-General and the President of Gift of Life Inc., Mr David O’Leary, join participants in the Gift of Life DonateLife walk to promote organ and tissue donation, in Canberra, ACT.

25 February 2015

At Regatta Point, Canberra, the Governor-General, as guest of the President of Gift of Life Inc., Mr David O’Leary, participated in the Gift of Life DonateLife walk to promote organ and tissue donation.
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His Majesty King Harald V of Norway signs the Visitor’s Book at Government House, Canberra, ACT (Photo credit: David Foote/AUSPIC).

23 February 2015

At Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, before meeting with The King and Queen and holding a State Lunch in their honour.
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The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove view the ‘Australia In The Great War’ gallery following its official re-opening, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT (Photo credit: Steve Burton/AWM).

22 February 2015

At the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of the Council for the Australian War Memorial, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd), attended the official re-opening of the ‘Australia In The Great War’ gallery.
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The Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attend the General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarship Ceremony, at which the Governor-General presents the 2015 awards at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne.

18 February 2015

At the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, the Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarship Ceremony, at which the Governor-General presented the 2015 awards.
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