DLP Member for Western Victoria, Victorian Legislative Council. Before
entering parliament, Peter attained a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws
as well as a Diploma of Education, a Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies and
a Masters in Asian studies at the University of Melbourne. He has worked as
both a teacher and as a lawyer.
Peter is best known in terms of the fluoridation issue for attempting to pass a
Private Members’ Bill – the Health (Fluoridation) Amendment Bill 2007 –
which would have allowed communities to vote on whether or not fluoride
would be added to their local water supplies. Unfortunately, the Bill did not
pass into law, but Peter is widely respected nevertheless for at least trying to
stand up for the democratic rights of his constituents.
NB. Peter was interviewed for Fire Water whilst he was still a sitting Member
of Parliament and has since lost his seat (in the 2010 Victorian State
Election). For Fire Water, Peter has retained his full title and honours as MLC,
based on the date of the conducted interview. The filmmakers wish to commend his rare courage to speak out openly and honestly on the fluoridation issue, whilst a sitting Member.