Office held, as recorded in the directory.
Gavin Pearce
Former Member of the House of Representatives, Tasmania
Gavin Pearce is an Australian politician who currently serves as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Division of Braddon in Tasmania.
Gavin Pearce no longer serves in the Australian Parliament. See the current Tasmania representatives.
Part of the Tasmania delegation.
Party affiliation on record.
Year first elected to the House.
Biography
Gavin Pearce is an Australian politician who currently serves as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Division of Braddon in Tasmania. He was elected to this position in the 2019 federal election and was re-elected in 2022 with an increased vote share.
Pearce was born in Tasmania and comes from a family that has been farming in the region for generations. He served in the army for 20 years and was stationed in East Timor before returning to Tasmania to work as a farmer and become involved in local community organizations. In 2018, he won Liberal preselection for the Division of Braddon and went on to win the federal election in 2019, defeating the incumbent Labor MP.
Pearce is a member of the National Right faction of the Liberal Party and has been appointed to the Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton as Assistant Shadow Minister for Health, Aged Care and Indigenous Health Services since 2022.
Pearce has faced personal tragedy, having lost his first wife to lymphoma in 2009. He has since become engaged and has a daughter with his current partner, Megan McGinty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gavin Pearce still in office?
No. Gavin Pearce is a former Member of Parliament for Tasmania. The office details on this page may no longer be in service.
Who does Gavin Pearce represent?
Gavin Pearce was a Member of the House of Representatives for Tasmania.
What party is Gavin Pearce in?
Gavin Pearce was a member of the Liberal Party of Australia.
When was Gavin Pearce elected?
Gavin Pearce was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022.
