Peter Collins (New South Wales politician)

Peter Collins
Leader of the Opposition of New South Wales
In office
4 April 1995 – 8 December 1998
PremierBob Carr
DeputyRon Phillips
Preceded byBob Carr
Succeeded byKerry Chikarovski
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Willoughby
In office
25 May 1991 – 21 March 2003
Preceded byNew district
Succeeded byGladys Berejiklian
In office
19 September 1981 – 22 February 1988
Preceded byEddie Britt
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Middle Harbour
In office
22 February 1988 – 25 May 1991
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born (1947-05-10) 10 May 1947
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
PartyLiberal Party
Military service
Allegiance Australia
Branch/service Australian Army Reserve
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Years of service1964 – 2012
RankLieutenant (Army)
Captain (Navy)
UnitSydney University Regiment
1st Commando Regiment
Australian Naval Intelligence
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
CommandsDirector Naval Reserve Support
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsMember of the Order of Australia
Commander of the Order of St John
Reserve Force Decoration
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Captain Peter Edward James Collins, AM, RFD, KC, RANR (born 10 May 1947) is a former Australian politician who served as the Leader of the Opposition in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 4 April 1995 to 8 December 1998. He was a member of the Liberal party.