On Tuesday 26 February 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Air Vice Marshal Steve Roberton DSC AM, Air Commander Australia, attended the 2019 Australian International Air Show.

As part of the visit, Their Excellencies met with service personnel from the ADF, visited the Drone and UAV arena, inspected the ADF’s static displays and attended the Australian International Aerospace and Defence Exposition.

On Monday 25 February 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Air Marshal Leo Davies AO CSC, Chief of Air Force, attended the 2019 Defence and Aerospace Industry Conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Victorian-based patronages at The Langham Hotel.

On Sunday 24 February 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception to celebrate the National Heart Foundation Association’s 60th Anniversary, at Government House, Canberra.

On Saturday 23 February 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, travelled to Townsville, Queensland, to meet with organisations and individuals involved in response and recovery efforts following the major flooding earlier in the month.

As guests of Wing Commander Mathew Green, Senior ADF Officer, RAAF Base Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove visited ADF personnel and their families from RAAF Base Townsville and the 5th Aviation Regiment, at RAAF Base Townsville.

On Friday 22 February 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), hosted an afternoon tea to recognise the 50th Anniversary for the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, and the retirement of the Foundation’s Chairman, Mr Garry Browne AM, at Admiralty House, Sydney.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Dance Company.

On Thursday 21 February 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received His Excellency Mr Caesar Lekoa, High Commissioner for Botswana, for a farewell call at Government House, Canberra.

Later, the Governor General, as guest of Commodore Pete Leavy CSM RAN, Commandant, addressed Trainee Officers at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

On Wednesday 20 February 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Officer Chris Arnol, Tasmanian Fire Service, met with staff and received a brief on the Tasmanian bushfires, at the Tasmanian Fire Service Headquarters, Hobart.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Councillor Bec Enders, Mayor, Huon Valley Council, met with volunteers and community members involved in bushfire response and recovery efforts at the Geeveston Town Hall.

On Tuesday 19 February 2019, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Professor Anthony Koutoulis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, visited the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus, in Hobart.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, met with Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Kate Warner AC, and Mr Richard Warner, at Government House.

On Sunday 17 February 2019 the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Mr Keith Hunter, President, Tarago Men’s Shed, attended the official opening of the Tarago Men’s Shed, in Tarago, NSW.

On Monday 18 February 2019 in Launceston, Tasmania, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Mr Marcus Allan, Vice Chairman, Tasmania Headstone Project, visited the Carr Villa Memorial Park.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Ms Vicki Mackrill, Principal, visited Launceston College. Later, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a lunch for Order of Australia recipients.