On Monday 25 February 2008, at Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery received a farewell call by the High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Mr Eddie Teo, and Mrs Antonia Teo.

On Friday 22 February 2008, at Woolnorth, North West Tasmania, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, as guest of the General Manager of Asset Management, Roaring 40's, Mr David Cameron, visited the wind farm and related renewable energy technology sites.

On Thursday 21 February 2008, at Melbourne International Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, was represented at the departure from Australia of the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency the Honourable Anand Satyanand PCNZM QSO, by Brigadier Steve N. Aird, an Honorary Aide-de-Camp.

Earlier, at Government House, Canberra, Her Excellency Mrs Marlena Jeffery hosted a morning tea for members of the Pan Pacific South East Asia Women's Association (ACT).

On Wednesday 20 February 2008, in Mackay, Queensland, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, as guest of the Mayor of Mackay City Council, Councillor Julie Boyd, visited members of the local community affected by the recent floods and thanked emergency services personnel, local volunteers and support groups involved in the relief and recovery efforts.

On Tuesday 19 February 2008, at Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, and Mrs Marlena Jeffery, farewelled Their Excellencies the Governor-General of New Zealand the Honourable Anand Satyanand, PCNZM QSO and Mrs Susan Satyanand.

On Monday 18 February 2008, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, ACT, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery attended the Ceremonial Arrival of Their Excellencies the Governor-General of New Zealand the Honourable Anand Satyanand, PCNZM QSO and Mrs Susan Satyanand.

On Sunday 17 February 2008 at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery attended the Order of Australia Association National Conference Multifaith Observance at which the Governor-General as Chancellor and Patron read the First Lesson.

On Saturday 16 February 2008, in the Bravery Garden, Government House, Canberra, Their Excellencies the Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC and Mrs Marlena Jeffery attended a Service of Remembrance for the Australian Bravery Association at which the Governor-General delivered an address, and together with Mrs Jeffery laid flowers.

On Friday 15 February 2008, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, received the Australian Ambassador-designate to the Hellenic Republic, Mr Jeremy Newman.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Her Excellency Mrs Marlena Jeffery hosted a reception for members attending the Order of Australia Association National Conference 2008 at which the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia and Patron of the Association delivered the key note address.

On Thursday 14 February 2008, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Chief Ambassador, hosted a reception for the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Aero-medical and Rescue Helicopter Service to celebrate 10 years of service to the community.