Peta Luise Seaton was born on 9 October 1959 and is an archaeologist and former New South Wales politician who was a member of the state's Legislative Assembly representing the Southern Highlands for the Liberal Party from 1996 until her retirement prior to the 2007 New South Wales elections.
10 Facts About Peta Seaton
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Peta Seaton completed a Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology at the University of Sydney in 1981 and acquired her PhD title in 2007.
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Peta Seaton worked a short stint in the television industry from 1983 to 1987.
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Peta Seaton has had a number of consulting roles for both the private and public sectors.
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Peta Seaton was Press Secretary for the Leader of the Opposition in the New South Wales Legislative Council, Ted Pickering, from 1987 to 1988.
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Peta Seaton worked for Premier Nick Greiner from 1988 to 1992 and Premier John Fahey in 1992.
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Peta Seaton worked in Canberra as adviser and programme director for the Leader of the Federal Opposition, John Hewson from 1992 to 1993.
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In 1996, Peta Seaton won the seat of the Southern Highlands in a by-election replacing John Fahey.
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Peta Seaton was re-elected in 1999 and 2003, retiring prior to 2007 election.
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Between 2009 and 2014, Peta Seaton was the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Premier Barry O'Farrell.