On Monday 20 August 2018, Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, were officially welcomed at Dubbo Regional Airport by Councillor Ben Shields, Mayor of the Dubbo Regional Council, and Mr Michael McMahon, Chief Executive Officer.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove appeared as guests on a special episode of The Today Show – being broadcast from Dubbo Showgrounds – where they expressed support for families and communities being affected by drought around Australia.

On Sunday 19 August 2018, at Canberra Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) was represented by Mr Paul Singer MVO, Acting Official Secretary, for the arrival to Australia of Mr Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland and Mrs Agata Kornhauser-Duda.

On Saturday 18 August 2018, Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, attended the Vietnam Veterans’ Day remembrance service as guests of Wing Commander Ian Thompson (Retd), President, Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT, at the Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Campbell.

On Friday 17 August 2018, Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of The Honourable Dr Brendan Nelson AO, attended the re-dedication of the Long Tan Cross at the Australian War Memorial.

In the evening, the Governor-General was represented at Melbourne International Airport for the arrival to Australia of His Excellency Mr Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland, by Honorary Aide-de-Camp, Air Commodore Glen Braz ADC.

On Thursday 16 August 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Her Excellency Mrs Minda Calaguian-Cruz, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines.

Later, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a lunch for the Duntroon Guides.

Then, the Governor-General received Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

On Wednesday 15 August 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted the inaugural National Science Week Design Challenge at Government House, Canberra. Held in conjunction with Questacon, the event saw over 140 students from 27 primary schools participate in a range of activities to build their understanding about science and technology.

On Tuesday 14 August 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received Lieutenant General John G Castellaw USMC (Retd), at Government House, Canberra.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, attended the 2019 Canberra Symphony Orchestra Season Launch, at the National Portrait Gallery, Parkes, as guests of Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Retd), Chair, Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

On Monday 13 August 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Her Excellency Ms Helena Drnovsek-Zorko, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia, for a farewell call.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as the guest of Mrs Judy Mack, President, Legacy Canberra, attended the monthly meeting, at Legacy House, Deakin.

On Sunday 12 August 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a dedication and commemoration service for the Australian Jewish War Memorial as guests of Dr Merrilyn Sernack, Secretary, ACT Jewish Community, at the National Jewish Memorial Centre, Forrest.

On Saturday 11 August 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, met with staff and patients at Thursday Island Hospital, as guests of Mr Andy Marshall, Executive General Manager.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove travelled to Friday Island and viewed operations at Kazu Pearl Farm, as guests of Mr Takami Kazuyoshi, Owner Operator.

Then, Their Excellencies attended a lunch with Councillor Vonda Malone, Mayor, Torres Shire Council.