Division of Banks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BanksAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Banks (green) in New South Wales
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| Created | 1949 |
| MP | David Coleman |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Sir Joseph Banks |
| Area | 49 km2 (18.9 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Inner Metropolitan |
The Division of Banks is an area in New South Wales that elects a person to represent it in the Australian House of Representatives. This is like choosing a team captain for your area in the national government. It was created in 1949.
The division is named after Sir Joseph Banks. He was a British scientist who travelled with Captain James Cook to Australia in 1770.
The Division of Banks covers many suburbs in south-western Sydney. These include Allawah, Blakehurst, Connells Point, Hurstville, Hurstville Grove, South Hurstville, Kyle Bay, Lugarno, Mortdale, Oatley, Padstow Heights, Peakhurst, Peakhurst Heights, and Penshurst. It also includes parts of Bankstown, Beverly Hills, Carlton, Kingsgrove, Narwee, Padstow, Punchbowl, Revesby and Riverwood.
Who Represents Banks?
The people who represent the Division of Banks in the Australian Parliament are called Members of Parliament (MPs). They speak for the people living in their area.
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Dominic Costa | Labor | 1949–1969 | |
| Vince Martin | Labor | 1969–1980 | |
| John Mountford | Labor | 1980–1990 | |
| Daryl Melham | Labor | 1990–2013 | |
| David Coleman | Liberal | 2013–present | |
Daryl Melham was a special leader for the Labor group (called a "caucus") in Parliament from 2004 to 2012. A caucus is like a meeting group for members of the same political party.
Election Information
This section shows results from past elections for the Division of Banks. It helps people understand how votes have been cast over time.
Images for kids
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Sir Joseph Banks, the person the division is named after.
