Peter Quinn (admiral)

Quinn joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1983. His seagoing role has been as a warfare officer on frigates and destroyers in the RAN and on exchange with the Royal Canadian Navy. He commanded HMAS Sydney from 2003 to 2006 and HMAS Anzac 2009 to 2010. Shore appointments included Officer in Charge Maritime Warfare Training Group, Head of Combat Systems Training, Director Maritime Combat Development, Director General Navy Capability Transition and Sustainment, Head Joint Capability Coordination, Head Joint Capability Management and Integration, Head Force Integration and Head Navy Capability.^[1]

Quinn was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross for outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Sydney in the 2007 Australia Day Honours,^[2] and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours for exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and Defence in senior management.^[3] He was promoted to Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.^[4]