Division of Braddon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BraddonAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Braddon (Green) in Tasmania
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| Created | 1955 |
| MP | Brett Whiteley |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Sir Edward Braddon |
| Electors | 71,576 (2010) |
| Area | 20,826 km2 (8,041.0 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Braddon is a special area in Tasmania where people vote for their representative in the Australian Parliament. Think of it like a big voting district!
This area was created in 1955. It is named after Sir Edward Braddon. He was an important leader in Tasmania, called the Premier of Tasmania. He was also one of the first people from Tasmania to be a member of the national parliament.
The Division of Braddon covers a large area of about 20,826 square kilometres in the north-western part of Tasmania. It includes important cities like Burnie and Devonport. It also has many towns such as Ulverstone, Penguin, and Wynyard.
Who Represents Braddon?
The people listed below are the ones who have been chosen by the voters of Braddon to represent them in the Australian Parliament. They speak up for the people in their area and help make decisions for the country.
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Aubrey Luck | Liberal | 1955–1958 | |
| Ron Davies | Labor | 1958–1975 | |
| Ray Groom | Liberal | 1975–1984 | |
| Chris Miles | Liberal | 1984–1998 | |
| Sid Sidebottom | Labor | 1998–2004 | |
| Mark Baker | Liberal | 2004–2007 | |
| Sid Sidebottom | Labor | 2007–2013 | |
| Brett Whiteley | Liberal | 2013–present | |
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Sir Edward Braddon, the person Braddon is named after.
