Division of Pearce facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pearce Australian House of Representatives Division
Division of Pearce (green) in Western Australia
Created	1989
MP	Christian Porter
Party	Liberal
Namesake	George Pearce
Electors	101,324 (2013)
Area	14,401 km2 (5,560.3 sq mi)
Demographic	Outer Metropolitan

The Division of Pearce is a special area in Western Australia. People living here vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. Think of it like a team, and the people in Pearce choose their team captain!

This area is located north and east of Perth. It includes many towns like Gingin, Mundaring, Northam, and York.

The Division of Pearce is named after a very important person, Sir George Pearce. He helped start the Australian Labor Party in Western Australia. He was also the longest-serving member of the Australian Senate, which is another part of the Australian Parliament. This division was first created for the federal election in 1990.

Who Represents Pearce?

The people who represent the Division of Pearce are called Members of Parliament (MPs). They speak for the people in their area in the Australian Parliament.

Past Representatives

Here are the people who have represented Pearce since it was created:

Fred Chaney was a Member of Parliament in the Australian Senate before representing Pearce. He also held important jobs in the government, like being a minister. Judi Moylan was also a minister in the government when John Howard was the Prime Minister.

Images for kids

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  This map shows the area of the Division of Pearce.

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  Sir George Pearce in 1901, the person this division is named after.

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  Another picture of Sir George Pearce.