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Governor-General's program

Canberra, ACT

On Monday 29 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Mr Timo Soini and his accompanying delegation.

Later, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove received Mr Pablo Kang and Mrs Rebecca Kang.

Canberra, ACT

On Sunday 28 February 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception to launch the 75th Anniversary year of the Australian Air Force Cadets.

Canberra, ACT

On Friday 26 February 2016, at GIO stadium, Bruce, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Rob Kennedy, and Chief Executive Officer, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Michael Jones, attended the Aquis Brumbies versus Hurricanes Super Rugby match.

Federal Executive Council; Brumbies jersey presentation; State of Kuwait reception

On Thursday 25 February 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, at GIO Stadium, the Governor-General, as Patron and guest of Head Coach, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Stephen Larkham, presented jerseys to the 2016 Brumbies squad.

Later, the Governor-General received the First Assistant Secretary, South-East Asia Maritime Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Allaster Cox.

Canberra, ACT

On Thursday 25 February 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, at GIO Stadium, the Governor-General, as Patron and guest of Head Coach, Brumbies Rugby Union, Mr Stephen Larkham, presented jerseys to the 2016 Brumbies squad.

Later, the Governor-General received the First Assistant Secretary, South-East Asia Maritime Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Allaster Cox.

Canberra, ACT

On Wednesday 24 February 2016, at Regatta Point, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Gift of Life Inc., Mr David O’Leary, opened and participated in the 2016 DonateLife Walk.

Westbourne Grammar ‘Winjeel’ Junior School building opening; Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience exhibition; General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarship Ceremony

On Tuesday 23 February 2016, in Truganina, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Principal, Ms Meg Hansen, opened the Westbourne Grammar Junior School building ‘Winjeel’.

Afterwards, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Executive Director, Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience, Brigadier Alison Creagh CSC (Retd), viewed the exhibition and met with guests, volunteers and staff.