Appointment to the National Museum of Australia Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the reappointment of Mr Peter Walker to the National Museum of Australia Council.

The National Museum of Australia is dedicated to safeguarding and sharing Australia’s rich and diverse stories through researching, collecting, preserving and exhibiting the country’s historical material. 

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said Mr Walker’s passion for the arts made him an ideal fit for the council.

“Peter has decades of experience within the arts, particularly in the museum and gallery sector.

“His extensive knowledge and sharp eye for detail has strengthened the board and will continue to lend valuable insights for future decisions.”

Mr Peter Walker is an art dealer with over 20 years’ experience in the museum and gallery sector and is currently the Owner and Director of Peter Walker Fine Art in Adelaide. He has been a member of the Council since July, 2018. 

Mr Walker is the current Chair of the Council’s collections Committee and is a member of its Audit, Finance and Risk Committee. He has been a member of the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association since 2007, an accredited valuer for the Cultural Gifts Program since 2011, and a member of the Art Consulting Association of Australia since 2019. 

Previously, Mr Walker was the Chair of the Helpmann Academy Foundation, a member of the Helpmann Academy Board of Governors from 2017 to 2021 and a member of the Fleurieu Landscape Art Prize Board from 2007 to 2016.