Division of Deakin
The Division of Deakin is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. It is named for Alfred Deakin, was the Prime Minister of Australia three times.[1] Set up in 1937, it covers an area of 70 km2 in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.[1] Once a rural area is now includes the suburbs of Blackburn, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Nunawading, and Ringwood.[1]
Deakin Australian House of Representatives Division | |
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![]() Division of Deakin (green) in Victoria | |
Created | 1937 |
MP | Michael Sukkar |
Party | Liberal |
Namesake | Alfred Deakin |
Electors | 87,710 (2010) |
Area | 61 km2 (23.6 sq mi) |
Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |

Alfred Deakin
Members
Member | Party | Term | |
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William Hutchinson | United Australia | 1937–1944 | |
Liberal | 1944–1949 | ||
Frank Davis | Liberal | 1949–1966 | |
Alan Jarman | Liberal | 1966–1983 | |
John Saunderson | Labor | 1983–1984 | |
Julian Beale | Liberal | 1984–1990 | |
Ken Aldred | Liberal | 1990–1996 | |
Phil Barresi | Liberal | 1996–2007 | |
Mike Symon | Labor | 2007–2013 | |
Michael Sukkar | Liberal | 2013–present |
Election results
References
- "Profile of the electoral division of Deakin (Vic)". Australian Electoral Commission. 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
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