Peter Garrett
Peter Garrett is a prominent Australian environmentalist, musician, and former politician, best known as the lead singer of the rock band Midnight Oil. He served as the Minister for the Environment, Heritage, and the Arts in the Rudd Government from 2007 to 2013, where he was a vocal advocate for climate action and environmental protection. Garrett has been an influential figure in the Australian environmental movement, campaigning against nuclear energy and advocating for renewable energy sources. He was recently in the news for his criticism of the Australian government's nuclear energy plans, arguing that they are a costly and dangerous distraction from the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy solutions.
Born on Apr 16, 1953 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 18,945 | $1,380,000 | 1,025$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 18,945 | $1,380,000 | 1,025$ |
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Recent Mentions
Australia:
Peter Garrett led criticism of Live Nation’s ticketing fee structure during a 2024 investigation.
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Australia:
The former home of Midnight Oil frontman-turned-politician Peter Garrett has set a new street record of $10.2 million.
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United Kingdom:
Peter Garrett, the former environment minister and Midnight Oil singer, reflects on the lack of progress in nature protection since his tenure.
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Australia:
Peter Garrett is thanked for his insightful article against nuclear energy policy.
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Australia:
Peter Garrett is a former Labor minister for the environment and a member of Midnight Oil.
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