Sir Peter Cosgrove declares Australia a 'work in progress', as he's sworn in as the nation's 26th Governor-General

By David Wroe
Updated March 29 2014 - 2:08am, first published March 28 2014 - 11:36am
Sir Peter Cosgrove is sworn in as Australia's new Governor-General. Photo: Andrew Meares
Sir Peter Cosgrove is sworn in as Australia's new Governor-General. Photo: Andrew Meares
Sir Peter pictured arriving for the ceremony at Parliament House on Friday.
Sir Peter pictured arriving for the ceremony at Parliament House on Friday.
Former prime minister John Howard greets Sir Peter at the ceremony. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Former prime minister John Howard greets Sir Peter at the ceremony. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Rain on the parade: Sir Peter Cosgrove inspects the guard of honour as part of his official swearing in as Australia's new Governor-General at Parliament House, Canberra, on Friday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Rain on the parade: Sir Peter Cosgrove inspects the guard of honour as part of his official swearing in as Australia's new Governor-General at Parliament House, Canberra, on Friday. Photo: Andrew Meares
A step to the left: Prime Minister Tony Abbott gives young visitors to the Great Hall an offbeat welcome. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
A step to the left: Prime Minister Tony Abbott gives young visitors to the Great Hall an offbeat welcome. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

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