Division of Braddon
The Division of Braddon is an Australian electoral division in Tasmania. It was set up in 1955 and is named for Sir Edward Braddon, a Premier of Tasmania and one of Tasmania's five original federal MPs.[1] It covers an area of 20,826 km² in the north-western part of Tasmania.[1] It includes the cities of Burnie and Devonport, and various towns including Ulverstone, Penguin and Wynyard.[1]
Braddon Australian House of Representatives Division | |
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![]() Division of Braddon (Green) in Tasmania | |
Created | 1955 |
MP | Brett Whiteley |
Party | Liberal |
Namesake | Sir Edward Braddon |
Electors | 71,576 (2010) |
Area | 20,826 km2 (8,041.0 sq mi) |
Demographic | Rural |
Members
Member | Party | Term | |
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Aubrey Luck | Liberal | 1955–1958 | |
Ron Davies | Labor | 1958–1975 | |
Ray Groom | Liberal | 1975–1984 | |
Chris Miles | Liberal | 1984–1998 | |
Sid Sidebottom | Labor | 1998–2004 | |
Mark Baker | Liberal | 2004–2007 | |
Sid Sidebottom | Labor | 2007–2013 | |
Brett Whiteley | Liberal | 2013–present |
Election results
References
- "Profile of the electoral division of Braddon (Tas)". Australian Electoral Commission. 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
Other websites
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