On two occasions, Singer served as chair of the philosophy department at Monash University, where he founded its Centre for Human Bioethics. In 1996, he stood unsuccessfully as a Greens candidate for the Australian Senate. In 2004, Singer was recognised as the Australian Humanist of the Year by the Council of Australian Humanist Societies. In 2005, The Sydney Morning Herald placed him among Australia's ten most influential public intellectuals. Singer is a cofounder of Animals Australia and the founder of the non-profit organization The Life You Can Save.
On two occasions Singer served as chair of the philosophy department at Monash University where he founded its Centre for Human Bioethics In 1996 he stood unsuccessfully as a Greens candidate for the Australian Senate In 2004 Singer was recognised as the Australian Humanist of the Year by the Council of Australian Humanist Societies In 2005 The Sydney Morning Herald placed him among Australia's ten most influential public intellectuals Singer is a cofounder of Animals Australia and the founder of the non-profit organization The Life You Can Save