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[[Image:Kevin07.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Kerry Rea, standing to the right of former [[Prime Minister of Australia|Prime Minister]] [[Kevin Rudd]], campaigning in [[Division of Bonner|Bonner]] in September prior to the [[Australian federal election, 2007|2007 federal election]].]] |
[[Image:Kevin07.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Kerry Rea, standing to the right of former [[Prime Minister of Australia|Prime Minister]] [[Kevin Rudd]], campaigning in [[Division of Bonner|Bonner]] in September prior to the [[Australian federal election, 2007|2007 federal election]].]] |
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'''Kerry Marie Rea''' (born 16 April 1963) is an [[Australian]] politician. She |
'''Kerry Marie Rea''' (born 16 April 1963) is an [[Australian]] politician. She was an [[Australian Labor Party]] member of the [[Australian House of Representatives]] from 2007 to 2010, representing the [[Division of Bonner]] in [[Queensland]]. |
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Rea was born in [[Bundaberg, Queensland|Bundaberg]], [[Queensland]]. |
Rea was born in [[Bundaberg, Queensland|Bundaberg]], [[Queensland]]. |
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She was then elected as a [[Brisbane City Council|Brisbane City]] councillor, representing the [[Ward (country subdivision)|ward]] of Ekibin from 1991 to 1994 and the ward of Holland Park from 1997 to 2007. |
She was then elected as a [[Brisbane City Council|Brisbane City]] councillor, representing the [[Ward (country subdivision)|ward]] of Ekibin from 1991 to 1994 and the ward of Holland Park from 1997 to 2007. |
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Rea won the [[Divisions of the Australian House of Representatives|seat]] of [[Division of Bonner|Bonner]] for the [[Australian Labor Party|Labor Party]] from the [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]] at the [[Australian federal election, 2007|2007 federal election]].<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22817269-5013650,00.html Ex-councillor Kerry Rea beats Ross Vasta in Bonner], [[Courier Mail]], 24 November 2007 (accessed 12 January 2008)</ref> It was one of a number of Labor gains at that election which propelled the party from opposition to government. |
Rea won the [[Divisions of the Australian House of Representatives|seat]] of [[Division of Bonner|Bonner]] for the [[Australian Labor Party|Labor Party]] from the [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]] at the [[Australian federal election, 2007|2007 federal election]].<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22817269-5013650,00.html Ex-councillor Kerry Rea beats Ross Vasta in Bonner], [[Courier Mail]], 24 November 2007 (accessed 12 January 2008)</ref> It was one of a number of Labor gains at that election which propelled the party from opposition to government. Rea lost the seat to Vasta at he [[Australian federal election, 2010|2010 election]]. |
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Rea is married to Ian and they have three children |
Rea is married to Ian and they have three children. |
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Revision as of 08:53, 23 August 2010
Kerry Rea | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bonner | |
| In office 24 November 2007 – 21 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Vasta |
| Succeeded by | Ross Vasta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1963 Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Councillor |
Kerry Marie Rea (born 16 April 1963) is an Australian politician. She was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from 2007 to 2010, representing the Division of Bonner in Queensland.
Rea was born in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Politics
Before gaining elected office, Rea worked for a Queensland State Minister.
She was then elected as a Brisbane City councillor, representing the ward of Ekibin from 1991 to 1994 and the ward of Holland Park from 1997 to 2007.
Rea won the seat of Bonner for the Labor Party from the Liberal Party at the 2007 federal election.[1] It was one of a number of Labor gains at that election which propelled the party from opposition to government. Rea lost the seat to Vasta at he 2010 election.
Education
Rea graduated from school in Wynnum, and later studied at the University of Queensland for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English, History and Philosophy.
Personal life
Rea is married to Ian and they have three children.
References
- ^ Ex-councillor Kerry Rea beats Ross Vasta in Bonner, Courier Mail, 24 November 2007 (accessed 12 January 2008)
External links
- Parliamentary web page
- Kerry Rea - personal web site
- Search or browse Hansard for Kerry Rea at OpenAustralia.org