Short was admitted to the bar in Queensland in 1969. He was later associated with The University of Queensland as an alumnus of its law program and was appointed an Adjunct Professor of Law at the university, reflecting his contribution to legal education and professional standards.
Peter Short worked as a lawyer and partner of Feez Ruthning in Queensland. He was President of the Queensland Law Society from 1990 to 1991 and later served as President of the Law Council of Australia from 1996 to 1997. In 1999 he was identified as a partner of Allen Allen & Hemsley and as an Adjunct Professor of Law at The University of Queensland. His professional work and public leadership extended to legal education, ethical standards, access to justice, and community service, including service benefiting people with intellectual disability.
Served as President of the Queensland Law Society from 1990 to 1991.
Served as President of the Law Council of Australia from 1996 to 1997.
Contributed to legal education and the promotion of professional ethical standards through professional organisations and university service.
Contributed to community service, particularly initiatives benefiting people with intellectual disability.
Short held senior leadership roles in the Queensland Law Society and the Law Council of Australia. He was also associated with professional and community organisations concerned with legal education, professional ethics, and access to justice.
Short maintained a significant professional connection with The University of Queensland, where he was recognized as a law alumnus and appointed Adjunct Professor of Law. His professional and community work was also associated with advocacy for legal education, ethical standards, and people with intellectual disability.
