Division of Bendigo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BendigoAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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The Division of Bendigo in Victoria, as it looked for the 2016 federal election.
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| Created | 1901 |
| MP | Lisa Chesters |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Electors | 109,615 (2016) |
| Area | 6,255 km2 (2,415.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Provincial |
The Division of Bendigo is a special area in Victoria, Australia. It is part of how Australia chooses its leaders. This area elects a person to represent it in the Australian Parliament.
The Division of Bendigo was created in 1900. This was just before Australia's first federal election in 1901. It is named after the city of Bendigo. In its early days, the division only covered the city of Bendigo. Over time, its borders changed. It grew to include towns like Echuca, Castlemaine, Maryborough, and Seymour. Today, it includes Bendigo, Castlemaine, Kyneton, and Maldon.
Who Represents Bendigo?
The people who represent the Division of Bendigo are called Members of Parliament (MPs). They speak for the people living in their area. Bendigo has had many different MPs over the years. These MPs have come from different political parties.
Bendigo has often been represented by members from the Australian Labor Party. It has also been represented by members from parties that are more conservative. In total, Bendigo has had 15 different MPs. This is one of the highest numbers for any federal area in Australia.
Some famous people have represented Bendigo:
- Sir John Quick was the very first MP for Bendigo. He was important in helping Australia become a nation.
- Billy Hughes was an MP for Bendigo from 1917 to 1922. He later became the Prime Minister of Australia. It's interesting because he was from Sydney, but he represented Bendigo. This was when the Australian Parliament met in Melbourne.
- John Brumby was an MP for Bendigo from 1983 to 1990. After that, he became the Premier of Victoria, which is like the leader of the state government in Victoria.
The current MP for Bendigo is Lisa Chesters. She has been the MP since 2013. She is a member of the Labor Party.
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The city of Bendigo, which the division is named after.
