On Thursday 14 April 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.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador of Nepal, His Excellency Mr Rudra Kumar Nepal.

Later, the Governor-General received Homes for Heroes Himalayan Expedition participants Sergeant Adam Bent, Corporal Mitchell Haig, Trooper Michael Pengilley and Trooper Chris Pengilley.

On Wednesday 13 April 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received from His Excellency Dr Hussain Al-Ameri, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Mohammed Alaubidy (First Secretary), Mr Ammar Fadhil (Second Secretary) and Ms Rasha Albasri (Manager Administration).

On Tuesday 12 April 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Director-General, National Archives, Mr David Fricker and Assistant Director-General, Ms Louise Doyle.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

On Sunday 10 April 2016, at Mary Mackillop Aged Care Centre, Hawthorn East, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the CEO, Ms Camille Barker, visited the Centre and met with staff, volunteers and residents during morning tea.

On Saturday 9 April 2016, at The Langham, Southbank, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, received the Vice-President, Mrs Julie Anderson and Secretary, Ms Natasha Norton, of the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association.

Afterwards, at Etihad Stadium, Docklands, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Richmond Football Club, Ms Peggy O'Neal, attended the President's Luncheon for the Richmond Tigers versus Adelaide Crows match.

On Friday 8 April 2016, at Riverboat Dock, Echuca, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Moama RSL Club, Mr Peter Gough, officially launched the newly refurbished M.V. Mary Ann on the Murray River.

Afterwards, at the Port of Echuca, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the CEO, Echuca Moama District Tourism, Mr Tom Smith, visited the Discovery Centre and the historic Echuca Wharf precinct.

On Thursday 7 April 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received from His Excellency Mr Stefan Skjaldarson, Letters of Credentials accrediting him as the Ambassador of Iceland.

On Sunday 3 April 2016, at Manuka Oval, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Operating Officer, Greater Western Sydney GIANTS, Mr Richard Griffiths attended the GWS GIANTS versus Geelong Cats match.

On Saturday 2 April 2016, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove attended the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police Centenary Parade, at which the Governor-General reviewed the parade and delivered the Commemorative Address.

In the evening, at GIO stadium, Bruce, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Michael Jones, attended the Aquis Brumbies versus Chiefs Super Rugby match.

On Monday 28 March 2016, at the Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Mr Robert Ryan OAM, attended the Sydney Royal Easter Show, viewed the exhibition pavilions and presented the inaugural Canine Hero Awards.