Peter Anderson | |
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Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Nepean | |
In office 1978–1981 | |
Preceded by | Ron Rofe |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Penrith | |
In office 1981–1988 | |
Preceded by | Ron Mulock |
Succeeded by | Guy Matheson |
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Liverpool | |
In office 1989–1995 | |
Preceded by | George Paciullo |
Succeeded by | Paul Lynch |
New South Wales Minister for Health | |
In office 4 July 1986 – 25 March 1988 | |
Preceded by | Barrie Unsworth |
Succeeded by | Peter Collins |
Personal details | |
Born | Bondi Junction, New South Wales | 23 November 1947
Political party | Labor Party |
Spouse | Elizabeth Anderson |
Relations | Keith Anderson (father) Kath Anderson (mother) |
Children | 1 (m), 1 (f) |
Occupation | Public servant, policeman |
Peter Thomas Anderson AM (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 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.