Division of Bass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BassAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division Bass (green) in Tasmania
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| Created | 1903 |
| MP | Andrew Nikolic |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | George Bass |
| Electors | 71,686 (2010) |
| Area | 7,378 km2 (2,848.7 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Provincial |
The Division of Bass is an area in Tasmania, Australia. People who live here vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. It's like a special zone for elections! This division was created a long time ago, in 1903. It's named after a famous explorer called George Bass.
The area covers about 7,378 square kilometers. It includes the city of Launceston. You can also find other towns here, like Bell Bay, Bridport, George Town, Hadspen, Lilydale, Ringarooma, Scottsdale, and even Flinders Island.
Who Represents Bass?
This section lists the people who have been elected to represent the Division of Bass. These people are called Members of Parliament, or MPs. They work in the Australian Parliament to speak up for the people in their area.
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| David Storrer | Protectionist | 1903–1909 | |
| Independent | 1909–1910 | ||
| Jens Jensen | Labor | 1910–1916 | |
| National Labor | 1916–1917 | ||
| Nationalist | 1917–1919 | ||
| Independent | 1919–1919 | ||
| David Jackson | Nationalist | 1919–1929 | |
| Allan Guy | Labor | 1929–1931 | |
| United Australia | 1931–1934 | ||
| Claude Barnard | Labor | 1934–1949 | |
| Bruce Kekwick | Liberal | 1949–1954 | |
| Lance Barnard | Labor | 1954–1975 | |
| Kevin Newman | Liberal | 1975–1984 | |
| Warwick Smith | Liberal | 1984–1993 | |
| Silvia Smith | Labor | 1993–1996 | |
| Warwick Smith | Liberal | 1996–1998 | |
| Michelle O'Byrne | Labor | 1998–2004 | |
| Michael Ferguson | Liberal | 2004–2007 | |
| Jodie Campbell | Labor | 2007–2010 | |
| Geoff Lyons | Labor | 2010–2013 | |
| Andrew Nikolic | Liberal | 2013–present | |
One important MP from Bass was Lance Barnard. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister in the government led by Gough Whitlam. This means he was the second most powerful person in the government at that time.
Where is Bass Located?
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George Bass, the explorer this division is named after.
