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Peter FitzSimons

Author, Journalist, Broadcaster and Former Wallaby

A best-selling non-fiction writer and long-time columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald, Peter combines sharp political insight, sporting credibility and masterful storytelling with humour and warmth. He has interviewed world leaders, sporting legends and cultural icons, and is celebrated for his energetic, thought-provoking and highly entertaining stage presence.

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Peter FitzSimons is one of Australia’s most recognisable and engaging public figures — an author, journalist, broadcaster, former Wallaby and long-standing columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald. A dynamic performer on stage and in the media, he is renowned for his storytelling, sharp wit, and deep insight into Australian history, sport, politics and culture.

Peter speaks four languages and has co-hosted national radio programs, conducted interviews around the world, and spoken with some of the most influential figures of our time, including George Bush, Diego Maradona, Sir Edmund Hillary, Jodie Foster and Carl Lewis. He has interviewed every Australian Prime Minister from Gough Whitlam to Julia Gillard and remains one of the country’s most compelling live interviewers and commentators.

A prolific and best-selling non-fiction writer, Peter was Australia’s highest-selling non-fiction author in both 2001 and 2004. His acclaimed biographies include World Cup-winning Wallaby captains Nick Farr-Jones and John Eales, former Opposition Leader Kim Beazley, boxer Les Darcy, aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, war heroine Nancy Wake, and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. His book Kokoda cemented his reputation as one of Australia’s foremost narrative historians.

Born on a farm at Peat’s Ridge, Peter was educated at Knox Grammar School before completing an Arts degree at the University of Sydney, majoring in government and political science. He played international rugby for Australia, earning seven Test caps, and spent five years playing professionally in France and Italy, where he learned French, Italian and Spanish.

Since joining The Sydney Morning Herald full-time in 1989, Peter has been one of its most popular and influential columnists. Andrew Denton has described him as “Australia’s finest sports journalist”.

On stage, Peter is a natural performer — humorous, provocative and endlessly entertaining. His life stories include fighting a Sumo wrestler at the Sydney Opera House, dancing on ice with Torvill and Dean, chairing the Australian Republican Movement, and being the only Wallaby ever sent off against the All Blacks (unjustly, he insists). He brings intellect, energy and unmistakable Australian character to every appearance.

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Peter was fantastic, from the moment he arrived he made an effort to meet as many of our guests as possible and was very warm and friendly. His presentation itself was entertaining, informative, witty and although he spoke for close to an hour our guests didn't want him to stop, I couldn't think of anyone more appropriate for our venue and theme for the evening. QBE Insurance
An exceptionally gifted and entertaining personality with first hand down to earth experience supporting his wonderful stories! Dairy Farmers
Peter delivers a highly professional performance. His formula works within minutes. He captivates the crowd who already love him and keeps them together to laugh and enjoy life. Compuware Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd
He was very entertaining with his stories. He knows how to keep an audience captive. Ferrier Hodgson
Peter was well received by the audience. When he arrived at the venue, he was very open and engaged with everyone at our event. He spoke very well and was welcoming to everyone whom we spoke with. His presentation was broken into 2 separate sessions and was very entertaining. He captivated the audience from his first word to his very last. He spoke across a number of subject matters including politics, sports, business and was always very comical and entertaining. Sektor Distributors
We had a full house at the opening session and Peter kept everyone entertained from beginning to end. We could have gone another hour listening to his stories without anyone losing interest! Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF)
Peter was very well received and held the audience engaged for the duration of his speech. Peter was very generous with his time and stayed fort he duration of the evening to sign books which we had pre-arranged to give to our clients. Peter was very engaged with all those he interacted with and in fact remained chatting with attendees until the venue closed at about 11.00pm. Peter was an ideal speaker for our 20th anniversary having also spoken at our 10th Anniversary – we would like to book him now for our 25th! Waterway Constructions
Guests were very entertained by Peter, he was relevant and his stories covered a wide variety of life experiences. AusIMM - VIC (The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy
Peter was very well received, the audience found him humorous and his delivery light yet overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Impressed with his ability to engage all audience members in one way or another no matter how diverse. Grain NSW
Peter was a very entertaining speaker, and was received warmly and enthusiastically. His jovial speech evoked much laughter and interest, and we received nothing but positive feedback from the audience. AusIMM - VIC (The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy)
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