Peter Cumming is an Australian former politician who served as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Labor Party on Brisbane City Council from 2016 until 2019.
[2] Following the 2016 election, where Labor leader Milton Dick did not recontest his seat, there was speculation that Deagon Ward councillor Jared Cassidy would contest the leadership.
[2] In September 2019, six months before the 2020 Brisbane City Council election, Cumming stepped down as leader and Jared Cassidy took his place.
[3] On 13 January 2023, Cumming was charged with mid-range drink driving after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a parked car by police following a Christmas Eve party.
[5] Cumming officially resigned on 12 May 2023, and was replaced days later by Sara Whitmee.