Chris Pearce

For the Welsh soccer player, see Chris Pearce (footballer).

The Honourable Chris Pearce
Member of the Australian Parliament for Aston
In office 14 July 2001 – 19 July 2010
Preceded by	Peter Nugent
Succeeded by	Alan Tudge
Personal details
Born	1 March 1963 (1963-03-01) (age 48) Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Andrea Pearce
Alma mater	Monash University
Occupation	Business executive

Christopher John Pearce (born 1 March 1963), Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the Division of Aston, Victoria from July 2001, when he retained the seat for the Liberal Party in the 2001 Aston by-election, to his retirement in 2010.

Pearce was born in Lismore, New South Wales, and was educated at Monash University in Melbourne. He was a business executive for software company BEA Systems before entering politics, and was a member of the Knox City Council from 1997 to 2000.^[1]

In the parliament, Pearce was Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer from October 2004 to December 2007.^[2] On 22 September 2008 he was appointed Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law after Malcolm Turnbull won the Liberal leadership.^[3]

Pearce did not re-contest his seat at the 2010 federal election.^[4]

References

1. ^ Green, Antony: Retiring MPs – 2010 Federal Election, Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
2. ^ "Pearce, the Hon. Christopher (Chris) John". Parliament of Australia. http://parlinfoweb.aph.gov.au/piweb/view_document.aspx?id=11838&table=BIOGS. Retrieved 30 May 2007. 
3. ^ http://www.chrispearcemp.com/news.php?article=713
4. ^ Liberal frontbencher Chris Pearce to quit politics: Herald Sun 23/6/2009

External links

• Personal website
• Parliamentary profile

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Peter Nugent	Member for Aston 2001–10	Succeeded by Alan Tudge
Preceded by Ross Cameron	Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer 2004–07	Succeeded by Chris Bowen

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Name	Pearce, Chris
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Date of birth	1 March 1963
Place of birth	Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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