He is a former Ernst and Young Tax and Business Advisory Partner. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for services to accountancy and the community. He has served on Government and private sector boards over a 15 year period. His current Board positions include Healthdirect Australia, Metro South Hospital and Health Services Board, Workcover Queensland and Lexon Insurance. He also holds Audit Committee roles as Chair or Member on a number of local government councils and State government departments. He is also the Honorary Queensland Consul for Botswana. Peter was a member of the inaugural TAFE Queensland Board.