Peter Core

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 Australia Australian
Alma mater University of New England
Occupation Public servant

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

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

  1. 1 2 Taylor, Mike (27 May 1993). "Reshuffle brings a blend of personalities and style". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 21 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 Organisational Structure, National Capital Authority, archived from the original on 23 April 2013
  3. ↑ Keating, Paul (26 May 1993). "APPOINTMENT OF EPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES" (Press release). Archived from the original on 10 November 2013.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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
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
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