Division of Blair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BlairAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Blair (green) within Queensland
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| Created | 1998 |
| MP | Shayne Neumann |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | Harold Blair |
| Electors | 83,045 (2010) |
| Area | 6,409 km2 (2,474.5 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Blair is a special area in Queensland, Australia. It's called an electoral division. This means it's a specific region where people vote to choose a person to represent them in the Australian Parliament.
This division was created in 1998. It's named after Harold Blair, who was an amazing Aboriginal singer and a champion for civil rights. He worked hard to make things fair for everyone.
The Division of Blair covers about 6,409 square kilometres. It's located west of Brisbane. Some of the towns in this area include Kilcoy, Toogoolawah, Esk, Lowood, Fernvale, and Ipswich.
During the 2007 election, the Blair area got a lot of attention. The government at the time, led by John Howard, promised more money for projects in Blair than for any other voting area in Australia!
Who Represents Blair?
The people who represent the Division of Blair in Parliament are called Members of Parliament (MPs). They speak up for the people living in Blair.
- Cameron Thompson was the first MP for Blair. He was part of the Liberal Party. He represented Blair from 1998 to 2007.
- Shayne Neumann is the current MP for Blair. He is part of the Labor Party. He has been representing Blair since 2007.
Images for kids
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A placeholder image, meaning no specific photo was available for Cameron Thompson.
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Shayne Neumann, the current Member of Parliament for Blair.
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