Peter Hansford
Peter has had a career in industry facing roles in both the private and public sectors. He has worked as a journalist, trade commissioner, industry advocate and in business development in food and agribusiness and clean tech and renewable energy. He has qualifications from four different universities and has lived in regional Victoria, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Canberra and Broome.
Peter's recent articles
16 December 2025
A just transition can remake Australia if we choose to think bigger
Australia’s shift to renewable energy is a rare chance to redesign our economy and improve wellbeing, equity and social cohesion. A truly just transition would reshape much more than the energy system.
15 January 2024
Responding to climate change is a people problem
Climate experts have issued a grim warning for Australians this summer, predicting that 2023 will be the hottest year on record. While the Australian government has recognised the threat of climate change and has committed billions of dollars in disaster relief and the energy transition, the challenges and opportunities they present are unlikely to be met without a significant investment in the skills and qualifications needed.
12 May 2020
PETER HANSFORD. Corona Virus: Capturing the Lessons Learned
As the COVID 19 infection curve flattens and we look forward to a potential easing of restrictions on the lives we once knew, it is appropriate to start contemplating what sort of world we want to create “on the other side”.