Peter Collier (politician)

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North Metropolitan Region
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Born (1959-02-25) 25 February 1959 (age 65)
Liberal
Alma materUniversity of Western Australia

Peter Charles Collier (born 25 February 1959) is an Australian politician who has been a

North Metropolitan Region. He served as a minister in the government of Colin Barnett from 2008 until its defeat at the 2017 election
.

Early life

Collier was born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, to Beryl Lillian (née Davies) and Les Collier. He attended Eastern Goldfields Senior High School before going on to the University of Western Australia, where he studied teaching. After graduating, Collier taught at various high schools in the Perth metropolitan area, both public and private. He taught for periods at John Curtin Senior High School (1981–1983), Lesmurdie Senior High School (1985–1986), Presbyterian Ladies' College (1987–1988), and Scotch College (1990–2005).[1] Outside of his teaching career, Collier was also a professional tennis coach. He spent a season on the WTA Tour in 1989, coaching Jenny Byrne, Jo-Anne Faull, and Dianne Van Rensburg.[2]

Controversy

It was revealed in the media in 2021 that Collier was part of a factional group of powerbrokers within his party known as "

sandwich makers", "bitches" and "toxic cows".[3]

Politics

Collier first stood for parliament at the

independent.[8]

Collier was elevated to the Liberal shadow ministry shortly after his election, and served under four

the new ministry formed by Colin Barnett. In December 2010, Collier was also made Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.[b] In a ministerial reshuffle in June 2012, he replaced Liz Constable as Minister for Education, but lost the training portfolio to Murray Cowper. In a further reshuffle after the 2013 state election, Collier was made Minister for Electoral Affairs, but was replaced as energy minister by Mike Nahan. He also became leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council.[7]

Notes

  1. ^ Until November 2009, Collier's title was Minister for Training.
  2. ^ Until March 2013, Collier's title was Minister for Indigenous Affairs.

References

  1. ^ Peter Charles Collier – Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  2. 720 ABC Perth
    , 15 September 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  3. ^ https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/western-australia/renewed-push-for-wa-liberal-mps-collier-and-goiran-to-resign-20211202-p59e6w.html
  4. ^ Green, Antony. "Western Australian state election, 2001" (PDF). ABC Election Archives. p. 39. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  5. ^ "WA's strife-torn Liberal Party (transcript)". StateLine Western Australia. 6 May 2005. Retrieved 15 September 2008.
  6. ^ "Call for MP Collier to speak to police over forgery claims". ABC News. 10 May 2005. Retrieved 15 September 2008.
  7. ^ a b Hon. Peter Charles Collier MLC BA, Dip.Ed. – Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Knives should be drawn at WA Libs state conference", Crikey, 30 September 2005. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
Parliament of Western Australia
Political offices
New creation
Minister for Training and Workforce Development

2008–2012 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Energy
2008–2013 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
2010–present 		Incumbent
Preceded by Minister for Education
2012–2017 		Succeeded byas Minister for Education and Training
Preceded by Minister for Electoral Affairs
2013–2017 		Succeeded by
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