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Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre; Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation Art Gallery; National Indigenous Youth Parliament reception; Dinner in honour of the Chief of the Defence Force

On Friday 30 May 2014, at the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Rachelle Towart, and in recognition of National Reconciliation Week, attended a morning tea with staff and alumni. Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with community members participating in the Reconciliation Planting Day activities.

Federal Executive Council

On Thursday 29 May 2014, 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.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Secretary, Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Mr Martin Bowles PSM.

Later, the Governor-General received the Deputy Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ms Gillian Bird PSM, and the Assistant Secretary, New Colombo Plan Secretariat, Ms Kate Duff.

Australian Academy of Science’s Annual Dinner

On Wednesday 28 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommassane.

In the evening, at the National Arboretum, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Professor Suzanne Cory AC, attended the Australian Academy of Science’s Annual Dinner.

Farewell lunch for Lieutenant Sally Malone ADC RAN; Australian Federal of Islamic Councils 50th Anniversary Congress dinner; Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services ACT visit

On Tuesday 27 May 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a farewell lunch in honour of Lieutenant Sally Malone ADC RAN. Guests included: Mrs Anne Malone; Mr John Malone; Lieutenant Gabrielle Humphris; and Flight Lieutenant Mark Nolan.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Mr Alf Turner, Mr Abe Schwarz and Ms Barbara Miller.

Departure from Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru

On Sunday 25 May 2014, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), was represented at the departure from Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Baron Divavesi Waqa MP and Madam Louisa Waqa, by Brigadier Gregory Bilton CSC ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.