Guide to the Ephemera relating to Peter Garrett AM : ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia, n.d.

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH FC Ephemera relating to Peter Garrett AM
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:

The ephemera collection contains documents of everyday life generally covering publications of fewer than five pages. These may include: advertising material, area guides, booklets, brochures, samples of merchandise postcards, posters, programs, stickers and tickets.

Biography/History: Peter Robert Garrett AM (b. 16 April 1953) is an Australian musician, environmentalist, activist and former politician. He was lead singer of the rock band Midnight Oil from 1973 until its disbanding in 2002, and then served as President of the Australian Conservation Foundation for ten years. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003 for his contribution to the environment and music industry. He was the Australian Labor Party member of the House of Representatives for the seat of Kingsford Smith, New South Wales, from October 2004 to August 2013. In 2007 he was appointed Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and in 2010, his portfolio title was changed to Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts. After the 2010 election he was appointed Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. In 2009 the French Government appointed Garrett an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. In 2010 the World Wide Fund for Nature presented him with their Leaders for a Living Planet award.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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