Peter Core
Peter Core is a former senior Australian public servant and policymaker.
Peter Core | |
|---|---|
| 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]
He served as Managing Director of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation from 1996 to 2002 and afterwards became Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.[6]
Core is a member of the National Capital Authority.[2]
References
- ^ a b Taylor, Mike (27 May 1993). "Reshuffle brings a blend of personalities and style". The Canberra Times. from the original on 21 January 2014.
- ^ a b Organisational Structure, National Capital Authority, from the original on 23 April 2013
- ^ Keating, Paul (26 May 1993). (Press release). Archived from the original on 10 November 2013.
- ^ Keating, Paul (13 February 1995). (Press release). Archived from the original on 2 December 2013.
- ^ Verspaandonk, Rose; Holland, Ian; Horne, Nicholas (11 October 2010), (PDF), Australian Parliament House, p. 15, archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2014
- ^ Peter Core (November 2009). "A Retrospective on Rural R&D in Australia" (PDF). Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. (PDF) from the original on May 2021.