Peter Abigail

Early life and background Abigail was born on 6 April 1948 in Sydney, New South Wales, to William Henry Abigail and his wife Catherine (née Kepper).

Military career Abigail spent 37 years in the army, being awarded the National Medal in 1981. Following promotion to major general in December 1996, he served in a range of senior leadership appointments.

In his final appointment, as Land Commander Australia (2000–2002), he commanded all of the army's operational forces, full-time and reserves, including those that were committed to operations in East Timor, Bougainville and Afghanistan.

Business career and later life In 2003, Abigail formed a private company, Peter Abigail & Associates Pty Limited, specialising in strategic consultancy services. In April 2005 Abigail was appointed as Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute,