Division of Lyons
The Division of Lyons is an Australian electoral division in Tasmania. It was set up in 1984 is named for Joseph Lyons, Prime Minister of Australia 1931-39, Member for Wilmot from 1929 to 1939, and his wife Dame Enid Lyons.[1] Dame Enid was the first woman elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 1943 and the first female member of Cabinet (1949–51).
| Lyons Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
 Division of Lyons (green) in Tasmania | |
| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Eric Hutchinson |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Joseph Lyons and Enid Lyons |
| Electors | 72,875 (2010) |
| Area | 32,910 km2 (12,706.6 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
It is covers an area of 32,910 km² central Tasmania, stretching from the eastern to western coasts and includes such places as New Norfolk, Deloraine and St Marys.[1]
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burr | Liberal | 1984–1993 | |
| Dick Adams | Labor | 1993–2013 | |
| Eric Hutchinson | Liberal | 2013-present | |
Election results
References
- "Profile of the electoral division of Lyons (Tas)". Australian Electoral Commission. 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
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