Division of Brisbane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BrisbaneAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Brisbane (green) within Queensland
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| Created | 1901 |
| MP | Teresa Gambaro |
| Party | Liberal National |
| Namesake | Brisbane |
| Electors | 97,203 (2013) |
| Area | 58 km2 (22.4 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Inner Metropolitan |
The Division of Brisbane is an important area in Queensland, Australia. It's like a special zone used for federal elections. This division was one of the very first ones created back in 1901. It gets its name from the big city of Brisbane.
Originally, the Division of Brisbane covered the northern parts of the City of Brisbane. Over time, its borders have changed. Now, it mostly includes the inner suburbs of the city.
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What is the Division of Brisbane?
The Division of Brisbane is an electoral division. Think of it as a specific geographic area. People living in this area vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament, or MP. They speak up for the people in their division.
Where is the Division of Brisbane Located?
The Division of Brisbane is right in the heart of the city. It covers many well-known suburbs. These include Alderley, Ascot, Ashgrove, Bowen Hills, and the Brisbane City itself.
Other suburbs in the division are Clayfield, Enoggera, Ferny Grove, and Fortitude Valley. You'll also find Gaythorne, Grange, Hamilton, and Hendra here.
The division also includes Herston, Kelvin Grove, Keperra, Milton, and Mitchelton. Plus, New Farm, Newmarket, Newstead, Red Hill, Spring Hill, Upper Kedron, Wilston, and Windsor. Parts of Bardon, Everton Park, Paddington and Stafford are also part of this division.
Who Represents the Division of Brisbane?
The people of the Division of Brisbane elect a Member of Parliament (MP). This MP represents their views and needs in the House of Representatives. Over the years, many different politicians have held this important role.
Current and Past Members of Parliament
The current MP for Brisbane is Teresa Gambaro. She is a member of the Liberal National Party. She was first elected in 2010.
Many other people have represented Brisbane since 1901. These members have come from different political parties. They include the Protectionist Party, Labor Party, Anti-Socialist Party, Nationalist Party, and Liberal Party. Each MP worked to serve the people of Brisbane during their time in office.
Election Results
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The city of Brisbane, the division's namesake
