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Peter Hanley

10 Cargillea Avenue, Annandale Q 4814

Why I want to serve on the Townsville City Council

I have lived in Townsville since 1979 which almost makes me a local. I lived in Hermit Park for the first twenty one years and in Annandale for the past eight. I love living in Townsville - I love the beautiful natural environment that we share and the wonderful community that we live in.

I believe that both City Councils have done some great things to improve our cities during the past thirty years but I believe they have now lost the plot. Both the Mooney and the Tyrell administrations are characterized by a "development at all costs" attitude. What we need is sustainable development that focuses on the "quality of life" in Townsville. This is what the Community Voices team is committed to - and this is why I am running for election.

Personal Attributes I would bring to the Council

  • Community involvement: for many years I have been actively involved in community organisations such as the House of Prayer Catholic community, Crossroads (a Uniting Church group that works with people with disabilities), the Oxfam Walk against Want, North Queensland Conservation Council, Townsville Roadrunners, Townsville Thai-Australian Society.
  • Proven commitment to human rights: I have been convenor of the Townsville Amnesty International group for over ten years and I am currently President of the Queensland Branch of Amnesty International Australia (AIA).
  • Governance experience: I have served on the National Board of AIA for the past three years. AIA has an annual budget of 20 million dollars and employs 70 staff throughout Australia.
  • Engineering Knowledge: I have worked as a water engineer both in Australia and overseas. The research project for my MEngSc degree examined strategies to reduce water consumption in the Townsville region.
  • Business experience: I was the owner/manager of the Thai International Restaurant for two years.
  • Education experience: I have worked as an educator for the past 25 years. I am currently employed as a Learning Adviser at James Cook University.

 

Awards for Community Service

2003 - Centenary Medal awarded by the Commonwealth of Australia for service as a volunteer both in Australia and overseas.

2002 - Meritorious Service Award from the Queensland Branch of Amnesty International for extensive contribution to the defence of human rights.

Education

  • M.Ed (James Cook University) 2004
  • M. Eng.Sc (James Cook University) 1987
  • Dip. Ed (Queensland) 1986
  • B.E. (Queensland) 1971
  • Languages: Thai, Bahasa Malaysia