Peter Anderson (politician)
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The Honourable Peter Anderson MP |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Nepean |
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In office 1978–1981 |
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| Preceded by | Ron Rofe |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Penrith |
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In office 1981–1988 |
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| Preceded by | Ron Mulock |
| Succeeded by | Guy Matheson |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Liverpool |
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In office 1989–1995 |
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| Preceded by | George Paciullo |
| Succeeded by | Paul Lynch |
| New South Wales Minister for Health | |
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In office 4 July 1986 – 25 March 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Barrie Unsworth |
| Succeeded by | Peter Collins |
| Personal details | |
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23 November 1947 Bondi Junction, New South Wales |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Anderson |
| Relations |
Keith Anderson (father) Kath Anderson (mother) |
| Children | 1 (m), 1 (f) |
| Occupation | Public servant, policeman |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Peter Thomas Anderson (born 23 November 1947), a former Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Nepean between 1978 and 1981, Penrith between 1981 and 1988, and Liverpool between 1989 and 1995 for the Australian Labor Party. During his parliamentary career, Anderson held a range of portfolios including Minister for Health, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Youth and Community Services, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Corrective Services, Minister for Police and Emergency Services between 1981 and 1988.
Anderson was born in Bondi Junction, the son of Keith Anderson, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Paddington-Waverley between 1961 and 1962, and Kath Anderson, who was a member of the Legislative Council between 1973 and 1981.
Anderson was educated at Woollahra Public School and Sydney Boys High School (1960–64) and joined the Labor party at age 16. He served in the New South Wales Police Force from 1967 until 1977 and eventually became a Police prosecutor. He subsequently worked in the office of the Minister for Justice, Ron Mulock. Anderson was an alderman on the Penrith City Council from 1977 until 1983 and the Deputy Mayor in 1977-79.
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