On Sunday 4 September 2016, at the Woodstock Showgrounds, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove officially opened the 70th Woodstock Memorial Show.
Afterwards, at the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director, Mr Bob Griffiths, viewed the gardens and exhibits and met with staff and volunteers.
On Thursday 1 September 2016, 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.
On Friday 2 September 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea to launch National Child Protection Week 2016.
Afterwards, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove farewelled members of the Australian Paralympic Team, bound for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
On Wednesday 31 August 2016, in Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, met with volunteers of Meals on Wheels ACT and delivered meals to clients in Tuggranong to celebrate National Meals on Wheels Day.
Afterwards, at Government House, the Governor-General hosted a morning tea for National Wattle Day, at which the Governor-General was presented with a basket of wattle by students from Holy Spirit Primary School.
On Tuesday 30 August 2016, at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Forrest, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended an Ecumenical Service to commemorate the commencement of the Forty-Fifth Commonwealth Parliament.
Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General met with students from St Pius X Catholic School, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.
On Monday 29 August 2016, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of the Australian Olympic Committee, and Lady Cosgrove hosted a welcome home reception for the Rio 2016 Australian Olympic Team.
In the afternoon, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General met with students from Craigslea Primary School, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.
On Friday 26 August 2016, following the departure of the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), from Australia to New Zealand, the proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC.
On Thursday 25 August 2016, at Bondi Icebergs, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron and guest of the President of Surf Life Saving Australia, Mr Graham Ford AM, attended a ceremony to officially re-opening of Surf House, at which the Governor-General also presented the National Rescue of the Month Awards for January, February and April.
In the afternoon, the Governor-General, as guest of the President, Mr Ken Rennie, attended the Australian Golf Club’s War Memorial and War Service Trophy Golf Day.
On Wednesday 24 August 2016, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of the Australian Olympic Committee, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Chief Executive Officer of Qantas Airways, Mr Alan Joyce, attended a welcome home ceremony for the Rio 2016 Australian Olympic Team, at which the Governor-General addressed the Olympians.
On Tuesday 23 August 2016, at the Roma Sale Yards, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the General Manager, Mr Terry Hyland, received a tour of the facilities by local volunteer guide, Mr Jim Scott, and met with members of the farming community.
Afterwards, at the Great Artesian Spa, Mitchell, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a community reception.
