Rhiannon Pearce

Rhiannon Kate Pearce is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the South Australian House of Assembly since the 2022 state election, representing King.[1]

Rhiannon Pearce
MP
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
for King
Assumed office
19 March 2022
Preceded byPaula Luethen
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Premier
Assumed office
24 March 2022
PremierPeter Malinauskas
Preceded byPosition created
Personal details
Political partyLabor
SpouseTodd
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Adelaide
Websitewww.rhiannonpearce.com.au

Early and personal life

Pearce grew up in Telowie in the state's Mid North and attended high school at St Mark's College in Port Pirie before moving to Adelaide at age 18 to study economics.[2] She worked as a Community Engagement Advisor for then opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas.[2]

Pearce is married to Todd and has two children.[2]

Political career

Pearce was elected at the 2022 state election to represent King.[1][3] She replaced the Liberal politician, Paula Luethen, who had held the seat since 2018.[4] She was supported in her campaign by the mentorship through Emily's List Australia.[5]

On 24 March 2022, the new Premier, Peter Malinauskas, announced his Cabinet, with Pearce appointed as assistant minister to Deputy Premier Susan Close.[6][7]

References
  1. Boisvert, Eugene (20 March 2022). "Five women join Labor's ranks in newly elected South Australian government". ABC News. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  2. Taverner, Stuart (26 January 2021). "Rhiannon Pearce head for race in King". The Recorder. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  3. "Rhiannon Kate Pearce". Members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. "King (Key Seat) - SA Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  5. "2022 South Australian Election". EMILY's List Australia. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  6. Richards, Stephanie (24 March 2022). "Brock's back: Independent among new faces in 'diverse' Labor cabinet". In Daily. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  7. Harmsen, Nick; Dayman, Isabel (24 March 2022). "New South Australian cabinet sworn in, with independent Geoff Brock making surprise comeback". ABC News. Retrieved 25 March 2022.


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