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 (age 77)
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyLiberal Party
Military service
Allegiance Australia
Branch/serviceAustralia 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

Captain Peter Edward James Collins, AM, RFD, KC, RANR (born 10 May 1947) was the Leader of the Opposition in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 4 April 1995 to 8 December 1998.