Kerry Rea

Kerry Marie Rea (born 16 April 1963) is an Australian politician. She is an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives since 2007, 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. [ [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)] It was one of a number of Labor gains at that election which propelled the party from opposition to government.

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

External links

* [http://www.aph.gov.au/K_Rea_MP/ Parliamentary web page]
* [http://kerryrea.com Kerry Rea] - personal web site

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