Division of Aston
The Division of Aston is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. It was created in 1984 and is named for Tilly Aston.[1] Aston was a blind writer and teacher who helped setup the Library of the Victorian Association of Braille Writers in 1894. Aston is in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including Rowville, Scoresby, Knoxfield, Vermont and Wantirna.
| Aston Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
 Division of Aston in Victoria, as of 2016 federal election. | |
| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Alan Tudge |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Tilly Aston |
| Electors | 96,010 (2016) |
| Area | 99 km2 (38.2 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
Tilly Aston
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Saunderson | Labor | 1984–1990 | |
| Peter Nugent | Liberal | 1990–2001 | |
| Chris Pearce | Liberal | 2001–2010 | |
| Alan Tudge | Liberal | 2010–present | |
In 2013, Alan Tudge was made the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.[2]
Election results
References
- "Profile of the electoral division of Aston (Vic) -". Australian Electoral Commission. 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
- "Alan Tudge receives new role assisting incoming Prime Minister". alantudge.com.au. 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
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