HSA April_May 2018_WEB

Professor David David AC
HEAD OF THE AUSTRALIAN CRANIOFACIAL
UNIT AND PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN
CRANIOMAXILLOFACIAL FOUNDATION
I first met Peter when the Australian Craniofacial Unit
sought some support from the Australian Hotels Association
in the late 1980’s, and with his usual forthright generosity
that was forthcoming.
It was a great pleasure to meet a hotelier, particularly from
an Irish Catholic family background, as I had been brought
up in a family of hotel owners for three generations on both
sides.
My connection was mightily enhanced by an event which
occurred at the time involving a certain politician who
attacked me in my role as Chairman of the Anti-Tobacco
Trust because of my support for the Hotels Association and
my refusal to bundle this up with an “anti pokie stance”.
Since that time, I and my colleagues at the Australian
Craniofacial Foundation have enjoyed a wonderful
relationship with Peter and indeed others of the Hotels
Association, enabling me to reconnect with many people in
“It is rare these days to have
advocates such as Peter Hurley
who, without fear or favour and
with absolute honesty, pursue
the best interests of their
community within the context of
a wider duty and morality.”
the industry and reminding me of their outstanding service
to the community.
It is rare these days to have advocates such as Peter Hurley
who, without fear or favour and with absolute honesty,
pursue the best interests of their community within the
context of a wider duty and morality; Writ Large at his
annual presentation about, and critique of, public policy!
I am proud to say that my association that started 30 years
ago has blossomed into a personal friendship and I am very
privileged to know him and his wonderful wife and family.
Angus McPherson
MANAGING DIRECTOR – AUSTRALIA & NEW
ZEALAND, TREASURY WINE ESTATES
Congratulations...
to Peter Hurley AO on 24 years of
inspired direction and leadership
of the AHA (SA).
We are fortunate to have worked
with Peter for many years and
honour his commitment to the
Hospitality Industry.
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Whilst everyone is aware of the brilliant contribution that
Peter has made to the hotel industry in South Australia,
particularly as State President of AHA|SA for more than
20 years, not everyone would be aware of the significant
contribution Peter has made on a national level.
Peter’s passion and support of the wine industry, not only
through his business interests but also whilst serving on
peak bodies and associations, has been an integral part in
helping position wine in South Australia and around the
world.
One example of Peter’s commitment to the wine industry
is his involvement with DrinkWise Australia, serving as a
member of the Board for more than six years; rolling out
successful initiatives such as ‘You Won’t Miss A Moment
With DrinkWise’, and supporting the Red Dust Role
Models Campaign.
Pleasingly, these campaigns have played a role in changing
the drinking habits of Australians, with excessive drinkers
decreasing by 33% from 2007 to 2017.
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