Peter has been a resident of Sydney's Upper North Shore for over 29 years. He has an interest in local community affairs through his involvement with the Rotary Club of Warhroonga, Hornsby/ Ku-ring-gai PCYC, Hornsby Community Safety Precinct Committee, Ku-ring-gai Police and Community Safety Committee, St Paul's Anglican Church etc. He is a Justice of the Peace and has an interest in people of all cultures and concern for the well being of children and youth in our community.

Peter is married with two adult children and two young grandchildren, and his family sponsors two children overseas. In his spare time, he enjoys singing, song writing, reading, didgeridoo playing, African drums, dog training, community work, travel and keeping fit.