Peter Costello
Peter Costello | |
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Official portrait, 2004 | |
| Treasurer of Australia | |
| In office 11 March 1996 – 3 December 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Ralph Willis |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Swan |
| Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party | |
| In office 23 May 1994 – 29 November 2007 | |
| Leader | Alexander Downer John Howard |
| Preceded by | Michael Wooldridge |
| Succeeded by | Julie Bishop |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Higgins | |
| In office 24 March 1990 – 19 October 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Shipton |
| Succeeded by | Kelly O'Dwyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Howard Costello 14 August 1957 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Coalition |
| Spouse |
Tanya Coleman (m. 1982) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Tim Costello (brother) Patrick Costello |
| Education | Carey Baptist Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Monash University |
| Profession | Barrister |
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Peter Howard Costello (born 14 August 1957) is an Australian former politician and barrister who served as the treasurer of Australia from 1996 to 2007 and the deputy leader of the Liberal Party from 1994 to 2007. He was the member of parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Higgins from 1990 to 2009.
In 2008, Costello was appointed as chairman of the World Bank's new Independent Advisory Board (IAB) to provide advice on anti-corruption measures. He served as Chairman of Nine Entertainment from 2016 until 2024. Costello is Chairman of the Board of Guardians of Australian Future Fund.