Meaning of peak body | Babel Free

Definitions

An organisation which represents an entire sector of industry or the community to the government, often incorporating other organisations in that area.

Australia

Examples

“The following series of extracts provides a snapshot of the chief professional organisations, or peak bodies, and research⟳ centres in Australia.”

“The relationship between so called ‘peak bodies’ (so called because they operate⟳ at the apex of groupings with common concerns and represent⟳ collective interests) and governments is often fraught with political and professional tension.[…]Some peak bodies might even consider⟳ a combative relationship with the government or public sector agencies as a tangible proof of their legitimacy.”

“EA^([Environment Australia]) consulted peak stakeholder groups (fisheries peak bodies, oil and gas peak body, tourism agencies, indigenous organizations, regional economic development bodies, scientists and conservationists).”

CEFR level