Peter is a Wiradjuri man who has held numerous leadership roles during his 20+ years as a medical doctor. He was President of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (2009-2013) and is chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council. Peter is the director of the Thurru Indigenous Health unit at the University of Newcastle and works clinically as a GP at Tobwabba Aboriginal Medical Service, Foster NSW. He is a strong advocate for issues of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the national Raise the Age campaign.