Peter Whish-Wilson
Profile
Peter Whish-Wilson is an Australian politician who has served as a Senator for Tasmania since 2012, representing the Australian Greens. Before entering politics, he worked in finance for Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank and served as a lecturer in economics and finance at the University of Tasmania. A former military trainee, he was appointed to the Senate to fill a casual vacancy and has subsequently been re-elected multiple times. His policy focus includes healthy oceans, waste and recycling, and agriculture.
Details
- Born
- 1968-02-24 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Singapore
- Education
- Australian Defence Force Academy, Royal Military College Duntroon, University of Western Australia
- Career
- Investment banker at Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank, Lecturer in Economics and Finance at the University of Tasmania, Vineyard director
