On Tuesday 25 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Major General Mark Kelly AO DSC, Chair, Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) Foundation, and Mr John Walters, Director, RAR Foundation.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received His Excellency Paulo Cunha-Alves, Ambassador, Portuguese Republic. Later, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Australian National University’s Tuckwell Scholars.

On Monday 24 September 2018, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the World Rugby Executive Committee.

On Friday 21 September 2018, at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, received a briefing on the Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) and North West Regional Force (NORFORCE), and met with Australian Defence Force personnel, as guests of Colonel John Papalitsas CSC, Commander, and Lieutenant Kate Woodall, Executive Officer, HMAS Coonawarra.

On Thursday 20 September 2018, at Berry Springs Primary School, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Mrs Carlie Mamo, A/g Principal, met with students and teachers, and were briefed on the efforts of the school to raise awareness of the endangered Atlas moth.

Afterwards, Their Excellencies visited the Territory Wildlife Park, as guests of Ms Shael Martin, Director, were briefed on current conservation projects and viewed the facilities.

On Wednesday 19 September 2018 at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Early Childhood Australia.

On Tuesday 18 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Paul Gulleik Larsen, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway. The Ambassador was accompanied by Ms Beate Gabrielsen (First Secretary), and Ms Turid Hvidsten (First Secretary). The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove also received Ms Kristina Kraguljac Larsen.

On Monday 17 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia.

Afterwards, in recognition of Australian Citizenship Day, the Governor-General, as Presiding Officer, and Lady Cosgrove, attended a Citizenship Ceremony and Youth Forum at the Museum of Australian Democracy, Canberra.

On Friday 14 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Mr Sam Beever, Australia’s High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Cyprus.

On Thursday 13 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Lieutenant General Rick Burr AO DSC MVO, Chief of Army, and Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane OAM, Regimental Sergeant Major – Army.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception in recognition of the 100th meeting of the Australia Heritage Council.

On Wednesday 12 September 2018, at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, were welcomed by Councillor Amanda Findley, Mayor of Shoalhaven City Council, during a civic reception, where they met with members of the community.

Afterwards, Their Excellencies were welcomed by CAPT Fiona Sneath RAN, CO HMAS Albatross, for a visit to 723 Squadron at HMAS Albatross. The Governor-General viewed facilities and presented commissions to Royal Australian Navy Officers.