Peter Core
Peter Core is a former senior Australian public servant and policymaker.
Peter Core | |
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Secretary of the Department of Transport | |
In office 1995–1996 | |
Secretary of the Department of Industrial Relations | |
In office 1993–1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Core 194? |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | University of New England |
Occupation | Public servant |
Background and early life
Peter Core was schooled at the James Ruse Agricultural High School in New South Wales.[1] He then studied for a Master of Economics and a Bachelor of Rural Science from the University of New England.[2]
Career
In 1993 Core was appointed Secretary of the Department of Industrial Relations, promoted from his role as a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Primary Industries and Energy.[3] He entered the role at a time of significant change, with the Minister for Industrial Relations Laurie Brereton planning a major re-write of the Industrial Relations Act.[1]
Core shifted to a role as Secretary of the Department of Transport in 1995.[4] The following year, Core's appointment was one of six secretary appointments terminated following the election of the Howard Government.[5]
Core is a member of the National Capital Authority.[2]
References
- Taylor, Mike (27 May 1993). "Reshuffle brings a blend of personalities and style". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 21 January 2014.
- Organisational Structure, National Capital Authority, archived from the original on 23 April 2013
- Keating, Paul (26 May 1993). "APPOINTMENT OF EPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES" (Press release). Archived from the original on 10 November 2013.
- Keating, Paul (13 February 1995). "STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, THE HON P J KEATING, MP APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES" (Press release). Archived from the original on 2 December 2013.
- Verspaandonk, Rose; Holland, Ian; Horne, Nicholas (11 October 2010), Chronology of changes in the Australian Public Service 1975–2010 (PDF), Australian Parliament House, p. 15, archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2014
Government offices | ||
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Preceded by Graham Evans |
Secretary of the Department of Transport 1995 – 1996 |
Department abolished |
Preceded by Michael Costello |
Secretary of the Department of Industrial Relations 1993 – 1995 |
Succeeded by David Rosalky |