Peter Core | |
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Secretary of the Department of Transport | |
In office 1995–1996 |
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Secretary of the Department of Industrial Relations | |
In office 1993–1995 |
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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. He then studied for a Master of Economics and a Bachelor of Rural Science from the University of New England.
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. 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.
Core shifted to a role as Secretary of the Department of Transport in 1995. The following year, Core's appointment was one of six secretary appointments terminated following the election of the Howard Government.
Core is a member of the National Capital Authority.