Peter Walsh (Australian politician)
Peter Walsh | |
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Walsh in 1974 | |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 13 December 1984 – 4 April 1990 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | John Dawkins |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Willis |
| Minister for Resources and Energy | |
| In office 11 March 1983 – 13 December 1984 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | Doug Anthony (Resources) John Carrick (Energy) |
| Succeeded by | Gareth Evans |
| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 18 May 1974 – 30 June 1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 March 1935 |
| Died | 10 April 2015 (aged 80) |
| Party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Farmer and grazier |
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Peter Alexander Walsh AO (11 March 1935 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian politician. He was a Senator for Western Australia from 1974 to 1993, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He held senior ministerial office in the Hawke government, serving as Minister for Resources and Energy (1983–1984) and Minister for Finance (1984–1990).