On Saturday 26 August 2017, at the Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue Centre, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice Commander, Mr John Blay, viewed the facilities, were briefed on operations and met with staff.

In the afternoon, at the Mandurah War Memorial, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Director People and Communities, Ms Lesley Wilkinson, viewed the memorial and laid a wreath.

On Friday 25 August 2017, at Port Augusta Royal Flying Doctor Service Base, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Base Manager, Mr Phil Moran, viewed the facilities and were briefed on operations.

On Thursday 24 August 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 afternoon, at the Wadlata Outback Centre, Port Augusta, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director Community Services, Mrs Anne O’Reilly, viewed the facilities, received a brief on operations and met with staff and volunteers.

On Wednesday 23 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a reception for the unveiling of a new vehicle for the Everyman’s Welfare Service.

Earlier, the Governor-General received a video call from Manjimup Senior High School, WA, as part of their civics and citizenship classes.

On Tuesday 22 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Kenya, Ms Alison Chartres.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from Pacific Pines State School, QLD; Mirani State School, QLD; and Immaculate Heart Catholic Primary School, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

On Monday 21 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Mr Peter Tesch.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Mr Daniel Carvallo.

Later, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Excellency Mr Chirachai Punkrasin.

On Sunday 20 August 2017, at Government House, Canberra, Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, accompanied by the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), hosted a musical afternoon at Government House featuring Klavier Music Association, in conjunction with a reception for Friends of Government House.

On Saturday 19 August 2017, at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of Australian Rugby Union, Mr Cameron Clyne, attended the 2017 Bledisloe Cup opening match between the QANTAS Wallabies and the All Blacks.

On Friday 18 August 2017, at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Campbell, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Remembrance Service, at which the Governor-General delivered an address and with Lady Cosgrove, laid a wreath.

On Thursday 17 August 2017, at the Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director of Questacon, Professor Graham Durant AM, viewed the facilities and met with staff and students participating in Science Week at Questacon.

In the afternoon, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an afternoon tea for the National Police Search and Rescue Managers Course.