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 |
Peter Core is a former senior Australian public servant and policymaker.
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]
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]