Division of Burt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burt Australian House of Representatives Division
Division of Burt in Western Australia, 2016 federal election.
Created	2016
MP	Matt Keogh
Party	Australian Labor Party
Namesake	Burt family of Western Australia
Electors	105,218 (2019)
Area	172 km2 (66.4 sq mi)
Demographic	Outer Metropolitan

The Division of Burt is a special area in Western Australia. It's an important part of how Australia chooses its government. People who live in Burt vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament, or MP.

What is the Division of Burt?

Septimus Burt, whose family the division was named after.

The Division of Burt is an area created in 2015. It was named after the important Burt family. This family includes Sir Archibald Burt, Septimus Burt, and Sir Francis Burt. They were well-known people in Western Australia's history.

This division is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Perth. It includes parts of other areas that used to be separate. These areas were once in the divisions of Canning, Hasluck, and Tangney. The people in Burt first voted in a federal election in 2016. This is when they chose their first MP.

Where is Burt Located?

The Division of Burt covers large parts of two local government areas. These are the City of Gosnells and the City of Armadale. It also includes a small part of the City of Canning.

Suburbs in Burt

Many suburbs are part of the Division of Burt. These include:

Who Represents Burt?

The people of Burt elect a Member of Parliament (MP). This MP represents their area in the Australian Parliament. They speak for the people of Burt and help make laws for the country.

Current Member of Parliament

Matt Keogh has been the MP for Burt since 2016. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

Election Information