Rhiannon Kate Pearce is an Australian politician. She has been a

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member of the

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since the 2022 state election, representing

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Early and personal life

Pearce grew up in Telowie in the state's

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and attended high school at St Mark's College in

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before moving to Adelaide at age 18 to study economics. She worked as a Community Engagement Advisor for then opposition Leader

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. Pearce is married to Todd and has two children.

Political career

Pearce was elected at the 2022 state election to represent

. She replaced the Liberal politician, Paula Luethen, who had held the seat since 2018. She was supported in her campaign by the mentorship through Emily's List Australia. On 24 March 2022, the new Premier, Peter Malinauskas, announced his Cabinet, with Pearce appointed as assistant minister to

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References

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