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Peter Rae
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Rae in 1969
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| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 1968 – 16 January 1986 |
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| Succeeded by | Jocelyn Newman |
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| Born | 24 September 1932 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Political party | Liberal |
Peter Elliot Rae is a retired Australian politician. He was born in Launceston, Tasmania, on September 24, 1932. Peter Rae served as a Senator for Tasmania and later as a member of the Tasmanian Parliament. He has also been a strong supporter of renewable energy around the world.
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Peter Rae's Political Journey
Peter Rae began his political career representing Tasmania in the Australian Senate. He was a Senator from 1967 until 1986. After that, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1986. He served there until 1989.
Working as a Shadow Minister
During his time in politics, Peter Rae was a "Shadow Minister." This means he was part of the main opposition party. He focused on important areas like business, money, and education.
The "Rae Report"
Peter Rae led a big investigation into how money markets work in Australia. This included looking closely at the Stock Exchanges. His work, known as the "Rae Report," was very important. It led to the creation of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. This group helps make sure financial markets are fair and honest.
Representing Australia Overseas
Peter Rae also led several Australian groups to meet with leaders in Europe. He worked with the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and NATO. This helped Australia build stronger relationships with other countries.
After Parliament
After leaving elected politics, Peter Rae worked as a lawyer in Tasmania. He also served as the Chairman of the Hydro-Electric Commission from 1993 to 2004. This commission manages Tasmania's hydro-electric power.
Awards and Global Work
In 1999, Peter Rae received a special award called the Officer of the Order of Australia. This award recognized his important contributions to business, government, and the Aboriginal community on Flinders Island.
Supporting Renewable Energy
Since 2003, Peter Rae has been very involved with renewable energy. He was the Vice President of the World Wind Energy Association and became its President in 2015. He is also the Honorary Chairman of the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance). This group brings together major organizations that support clean energy like wind, solar, hydro, bioenergy, and geothermal power.
Peter Rae has attended many important international meetings about climate change and renewable energy. He was part of the Australian delegation at COP meetings from 2000 to 2007. He also helped organize and speak at major conferences around the world. These events focused on finding ways to use more clean energy.
He has worked with the United Nations and other global groups to promote sustainable development. This means finding ways to meet our needs today without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Energy Globe Awards
Peter Rae is a member of the Honorary Board for the Energy Globe Foundation. This foundation gives out the Energy Globe World Award, which is a very important environmental award. He represents Australia and the "YOUTH" category for this award.
On June 4, 1991, Peter Rae was given the right to use the title "The Honourable" for the rest of his life.
