On Wednesday 25 March 2015, following the departure from Australia of the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of Victoria, His Excellency the Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC

Afterwards, at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, attended a welcome ceremony to commence their State Visit to the People’s Republic of China.

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General, with Her Excellency Ms Frances Adamson, Australian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, was met by Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials on arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

On Tuesday 24 March 2015, 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 from His Excellency Mr Senkoun Sylla, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador for the Republic of Guinea.

Later, the Governor-General received the National President and Chairman, Australia China Business Council, the Honourable John Brumby and the Chief Executive Officer, the Australia China Business Council, Ms Martine Letts.

On Monday 23 March 2015, at Warrane, Hobart, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of OAK Tasmania, Mr John Paton, met with staff and guests at Oakdale Industries and attended a morning tea at which the Governor-General presented Mr Peter Harvey a certificate recognising 50 years of service.

On Sunday 22 March 2015, at Government House, Tasmania, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with the Governor of Tasmania, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AM, and Mr Richard Warner.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a dinner hosted in their honour by the Governor of Tasmania and Mr Warner.

On Saturday 21 March 2015, at The Strand, Townsville, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, reviewed the Townsville Operation Slipper Welcome Home Parade.

Afterwards, at Anzac Park, Townsville, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the Townsville Operation Slipper Commemorative Service, at which the Governor-General delivered the keynote address.

At The Strand, Townsville, QLD, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, reviewed the Townsville Operation SLIPPER Welcome Home Parade.

On Friday 20 March 2015, at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Officer Commanding, Australia’s Federation Guard, Major Francois Nozaic, attended a morning tea at which the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, presented awards to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Guard.

On Friday 20 March 2015, at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Officer Commanding, Australia’s Federation Guard, Major Francois Nozaic, attended a morning tea to celebrate the 15th Birthday of the Guard.

At the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Officer Commanding, Australia’s Federation Guard, Major Francois Nozaic, attended a morning tea to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Guard.