At the Kings Domain Gardens, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) as Patron-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman of the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Medical Research Foundation, Mr Mike O’Meara, attended the annual Commemorative Service, at which the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove laid a wreath
On Saturday 11 July 2015, at Government House, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AM and Judge Tony Howard QC.
Afterwards, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the Round 15 AFL match between Essendon and Melbourne.
At the Melbourne Museum, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Chancellor, the Honourable John Fahey AC, attended the Australian Catholic University Presidents’ Roundtable Reception, as part of the 25th General Assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities, at which the Governor-General delivered the keynote address.
On Friday 10 July 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for Assistance Dogs Australia.
Afterwards, at Redfern, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Interim Chief Executive Officer, National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Mr Michael Dillon, attended the NAIDOC Inner City Family and Sports Day.
At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for Assistance Dogs Australia.
At Redfern, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Interim Chief Executive Officer, National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Mr Michael Dillon, attended the NAIDOC Inner City Family and Sports Day.
On Thursday 9 July 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.
On Tuesday 7 July 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the High Commissioner to Malaysia, Mr Rod Smith PSM.
Then, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a farewell lunch for the Regimental Sergeant Major - Army, Warrant Officer David Ashley AM. Guests included: Mrs Jenny Ashley; Warrant Officer Martin Holzberger AM CSC and Mrs Cathy Holzberger; and Warrant Officer Mark Pentreath CSM and Ms Rebecca Kubitzky.
On Monday 6 July 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received representatives from The Gideons International in Australia, National President, Mr David Sutherland; the International Trustee, Mr Trevor Monson; and the National President of the Women’s Arm, Mrs Jane Perry.
Later, the Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate to the Netherlands, the Honourable Dr Brett Mason.
On Sunday 5 July 2015, on board HMAS LEEUWIN, alongside Vuna Wharf, Nuku’alofa, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a breakfast for international dignitaries and members of the Australian community working and volunteering in Tonga.
Afterwards, at the Wesleyan Centenary Church, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the Thanksgiving Service in honour of His Majesty King Tupou VI.