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Peter Baume
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Baume in 1974
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| Minister for Education | |
| In office 7 May 1982 – 11 March 1983 |
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| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Wal Fife |
| Succeeded by | Susan Ryan |
| Minister for Health | |
| In office 20 April 1982 – 7 May 1982 |
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| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Michael MacKellar |
| Succeeded by | Jim Carlton |
| Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | |
| In office 3 November 1980 – 7 May 1982 |
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| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Fred Chaney |
| Succeeded by | Ian Wilson |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 18 May 1974 – 28 January 1991 |
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| Succeeded by | John Tierney |
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| Born |
Peter Erne Baume
30 January 1935 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Jennifer Tuson
(m. 1958) |
| Relations | Frederick Baume (grandfather) Rosetta Baume (grandmother) Eric Baume (uncle) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Physician |
Peter Erne Baume (born 30 January 1935) is a retired Australian doctor and politician. He was a Senator for New South Wales from 1974 to 1991. He represented the Liberal Party. During his time in government, he served as the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (1980–1982) and Minister for Education (1982–1983).
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Early Life and Education
Peter Baume was born in Sydney, Australia, on 30 January 1935. His father was Sidney Erne Baume and his mother was Jean (née Brodziak). Peter's grandfather, Frederick Baume, was a member of parliament in New Zealand. His grandmother, Rosetta Baume, was one of the first women to run for parliament in New Zealand.
Childhood and Schooling
Peter spent his early childhood in Melbourne. His father managed a radio station there called 3UZ. Peter went to Ormond State School and Grimwade House. Grimwade House is a special school for younger students at Melbourne Grammar School. Later, his family moved back to Sydney. They settled in a suburb called Collaroy. Peter finished his schooling at Narrabeen Public School, North Sydney Boys High School, and Sydney Grammar School. After school, he completed his national service. He worked as a medical orderly at RAAF Base Richmond.
University and Medical Career
Peter Baume studied medicine at the University of Sydney. He graduated in 1959 with a degree in medicine (MBBS). He then worked as a medical resident at the Royal North Shore Hospital. In 1962, he became a member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He continued his studies in the United Kingdom and the United States. There, he focused on gastroenterology, which is the study of the digestive system. In 1969, he earned another degree, a Doctor of Medicine, from the University of Sydney. Before becoming a politician, Peter worked as a private doctor. He was also a clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney.
Political Journey
Peter Baume was elected to the Senate for New South Wales in 1974. He was a member of the Liberal Party. As a new politician, he led the Senate Standing Committee on Social Welfare. This committee wrote important reports about health and welfare in Australia.
Ministerial Roles
From November 1980 to May 1982, Peter Baume served as the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. This role involved working on issues important to Australia's First Peoples. He also briefly served as Minister for Health in April and May 1982. After that, he became the Minister for Education. He held this position until the government changed in March 1983.
Leaving Parliament
In 1987, Peter Baume was a Shadow Minister for the Status of Women. He voted for a bill that supported equal job opportunities in some government bodies. This was different from his party's official policy. He felt that his own liberal beliefs were not fitting well with the changing views of his party. He decided it was time for a new career. He resigned from parliament in January 1991. Peter Baume is a cousin of another former Liberal Senator, Michael Baume.
Life After Politics
After leaving politics, Peter Baume continued his career in academia and public service.
Academic and Research Work
From 1991 to 2000, Peter Baume was a Professor of Community Medicine at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He researched topics like drug policy and how to evaluate health services. Since 2000, he has been an honorary research associate at UNSW's Social Policy Research Centre. He also helps medical students at the university by leading discussion groups.
Public Service Roles
Peter Baume was the Chancellor of the Australian National University from 1994 to 2006. The Chancellor is like the head of the university. He also served as a Commissioner for the Australian Law Reform Commission. He was the Deputy Chair of the Australian National Council on AIDS. From 1991 to 1998, he was the first Chair of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority. In 1998, he became a director of Sydney Water. This happened after a problem was found with Sydney's water supply.
Awards and Recognition
Peter Baume has received several important awards for his service to Australia.
National Honours
In January 1992, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. This award recognized his contributions to the Australian Parliament. In June 2008, he received an even higher honour. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).
Other Recognitions
In December 2004, the Australian National University gave him an honorary doctorate. This is a special degree given to people who have achieved great things. In August 2016, Peter Baume was recognized in the Disability Employment Australia Hall of Fame. This was for his important work in reviewing the Commonwealth Disability Services Program in 1994. This review is often called the "Baume Review."
The Australian National University also has an award named after him, the 'Peter Baume Award'. This award recognizes outstanding achievements. It was first given out in 2004. Peter Baume is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales.
Personal Life
Peter Baume married Jennifer Tuson in 1958. They have a son and a daughter. His daughter has three children.
