Division of Pearce
The Division of Pearce is an Australian electoral division in the state of Western Australia. It covers the area north and east of Perth. It includes the towns of Gingin, Mundaring, Mount Helena, Chidlow, Northam, York, Yanchep, Brookton, Pingelly and Narrogin. It is named after Rt Hon Sir George Pearce, a founder of the Australian Labor Party in Western Australia, and the longest-serving member of the Australian Senate. It was set up for the 1990 federal election.
| 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 |
George Pearce in 1901
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Chaney | Liberal | 1990–1993 | |
| Judi Moylan | Liberal | 1993–2013 | |
| Christian Porter | Liberal | 2013–present | |
Fred Chaney had been a member of the Australian Senate, a cabinet minister in the Fraser government, and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party. Judi Moylan was a minister in the Howard government.
Election results
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