Peter Morris | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Peter_Morris.jpg) Morris in 1973 | |
| Minister for Transport | |
| In office 11 March 1983 – 24 July 1987 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | Ralph Hunt (as Minister for Transport and Construction) |
| Succeeded by | Gareth Evans |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Shortland | |
| In office 2 December 1972 – 31 August 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Griffiths |
| Succeeded by | Jill Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1932 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Relations | Allan Morris (brother) Matthew Morris (son) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Peter Frederick Morris OAM (born 29 July 1932) is an Australian former politician. He held senior ministerial office in the Hawke government, serving as Minister for Transport (1983–1987), Aviation (1984–1987), Resources (1987–1988), Transport and Communications Support (1988), and Industrial Relations (1988–1990). He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1998, representing the seat of Shortland for the Australian Labor Party (ALP). His brother Allan and son Matthew were also members of parliament.