Peter Dunn

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Peter Dunn
Peter Dunn

In office
2004 – 2006
Preceded by Inaugraul appointment
Succeeded by Gregor Manson

Born April 14, 1947 (1947-04-14) (age 61)
For the New Zealand politician, see Peter Dunne.

Peter Dunn (born April 14, 1947) is the former Commissioner for the ACT Emergency Services Authority responsible for the ACT Fire Brigade, ACT Ambulance Service, Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service. He was appointed to this position in 2003 by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope. The creation of this position was recommended by the McLeod Inquiry into the Canberra bushfires of 2003. Dunn had earlier been a Major General in the Australian Army. While serving in the Army, he had completed a Defence Efficiency Review of the Australian Defence Force in 1997 and a forward plan for the Army in the 21st Century.

[edit] References

  • "Peter Dunn" Who's Who in Australia 2005, page 605, ISBN 1-74095-995-7
  • Jon Stanhope media release with attached CV, "Commissioner for Emergency Services" 4 November 2003 HE Works for WCBS-TV now and how dramatically changed the New York station for the worst! Terrible general manager.* "New army man to combat fires" Canberra Times 5 November 2003, page 17
  • ACT Emergency Services Authority web page

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