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participation of quality people with commitment and a passion
for the collective good.
Peter Hurley is one such committed and passionate individual.
The Australian Hotels Association’s membership is diverse, from
humble country pubs still operated by small family units to multi
venue groups to large and complex accommodation providers
with significant infrastructure.
“Peter’s industry leadership role
and responsibility has encouraged
others and provided a sense
of security for industry owners
and operators that someone of
substance is watching out for
them, is advocating for them, is
striving for the best outcome for
them.”
Not surprisingly this Association profile reflects Peter’s own
maturing in the South Australian hotel industry.
Peter has never shied away from issues that may include
controversy, be that the use or misuse of alcohol, the issues
relating to problem gambling, or simply the hard negotiations
with governments or unions on business trading and conditions.
As a result, he would be considered by the hotel industry in
Australia and South Australia as one of our greatest champions.
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From a personal perspective, I have been fortunate to have
served as Association CEO/General Manager under three
Presidents since assuming the role in 1986.
They were Peter Whallin AM, Fred Basheer OAM and Peter
Hurley AO.
I have been the Association’s CEO/General Manager for a total
of 25 of the last 32 years.
With Peter Hurley, I shared some 17 years over two periods of
my employment as CEO.
We have been a formidable team and jointly knew when to tread
lightly around each other, yet most of the time knew instinctively
what needed to be done or said and were in natural agreement.
I was grateful that Peter used his not insignificant influence,
standing, stature and status to back me on all occasions. The
support was mutual.
Retirement is a misnomer as far as Peter is concerned. He
remains with wife Jenny as the head of a South Australian
family-based entity that employs around 700 South Australians.
He remains on the Board of the Adelaide Oval Stadium
Management Authority, he continues as a board member of
Drink Wise and he will continue to participate in the affairs of
the association in a capacity as immediate Past President.
The South Australian hotel industry has been so very fortunate
that Peter Hurley sought to join the AHA|SA Council in 1978.
Ian Horne
AHA|SA General Manager