On Tuesday 19 August 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN.

On Monday 18 August 2014, at the School of Military Engineering, Moorebank, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-in-Chief and in recognition of Vietnam Veterans Day, attended a service to commemorate Sappers lost in Vietnam.

At the School of Military Engineering, Moorebank, NSW, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief and in recognition of Vietnam Veterans Day, attended a service to commemorate Sappers lost in Vietnam.

On Sunday 17 August 2014, at the Singleton Showgrounds, New South Wales, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, attended a brunch in recognition of the centenary of the Australian Red Cross and viewed the centenary exhibition.

Afterwards, in Cessnock, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of the Police Citizens Youth Club – NSW, Mr Darren Black, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General officially opened the Cessnock Police Citizens Youth Club.

At the Singleton Showgrounds, NSW, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove attended a community event and exhibition in recognition of the centenary of the Australian Red Cross.

In Cessnock, NSW, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the CEO PCYC NSW, Mr Darren Black, and the President Cessnock PCYC, Mr Peter Rosemond CSC OAM, attended a ceremony at which they officially opened the Cessnock Police Citizens Youth Club.

At the Royal Hall of Industries Pavilion, Moore Park, NSW, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair of Variety - Australia, Ms Nicole Haack, attended the 2014 Variety National Bash Dinner.

On Saturday 16 August 2014, in Brisbane, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, visited the Ronald McDonald House - Herston.

In the evening, at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, the Governor-General, as Patron of Australian Rugby Union, and Lady Cosgrove, attended the first Bledisloe Cup test match between Australia and New Zealand.

At Ronald McDonald House, Brisbane (Herston), QLD, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, spent time with families, staff and volunteers. Brisbane (Herston) is one of 13 Ronald McDonald Houses in Australia which provide a home away from home for families of seriously ill children undergoing treatment.

On Friday 15 August 2014, at Government House, Queensland, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a lunch with the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC and Mrs Kaye de Jersey.

Afterwards, in Brisbane, the Governor-General met with the Premier of Queensland, the Honourable Campbell Newman MP.

Later, at Parliament House, Queensland, the Governor-General met with the Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Fiona Simpson MP.