About Peter Walsh MP for Swan Hill
Peter has always lived in the Swan Hill Electorate.
He was born and raised at Boort in Northern Victoria, attending Fernihurst Primary School and Boort Secondary College before operating an irrigation and horticultural property in the district.
He has represented the Swan Hill Electorate in the Legislative Assembly since 2002 and is the Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Country Water Resources.
He is also a member of Parliament’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
Peter’s other roles have included -
- President, Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) – 1998-2002
- Director, SPC Limited – 1995-2002
- Board Member, National Farmers Federation (NFF)
- Member of the Institute of Company Directors.
Peter was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2003 for services to the environment.
He is a keen Australian Rules Football fan (he is a passionate Geelong supporter) and served as a Boort player, committee man and selector. He was President of the Boort Football Club between 1988 and 1990.
Peter was also a member of the local Apex Club from 1982 to 1992, again serving a term as President.
Peter regularly competes in the Murray River Canoe Marathon and can often be seen in the early hours of the morning training along the Murray River near Swan Hill.
For more information please feel free to contact Peter Walsh today.
