Division of Deakin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DeakinAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Deakin (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 1937 |
| MP | Michael Sukkar |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Alfred Deakin |
| Electors | 87,710 (2010) |
| Area | 61 km2 (23.6 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Deakin is an area in Victoria, Australia. People living in this area vote for one person to represent them in the Australian Parliament. This area is named after Alfred Deakin. He was the Prime Minister of Australia three times.
The Division of Deakin was created in 1937. It covers about 70 square kilometres. This area is in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It used to be a farming area. Now, it includes suburbs like Blackburn, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Nunawading, and Ringwood.
Who Represents Deakin?
The people who represent the Division of Deakin in parliament are called Members. They are elected by the people living in the area. These Members work to make sure the voices of their communities are heard in the government.
Here is a list of the people who have been the Member for Deakin:
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| William Hutchinson | United Australia | 1937–1944 | |
| Liberal | 1944–1949 | ||
| Frank Davis | Liberal | 1949–1966 | |
| Alan Jarman | Liberal | 1966–1983 | |
| John Saunderson | Labor | 1983–1984 | |
| Julian Beale | Liberal | 1984–1990 | |
| Ken Aldred | Liberal | 1990–1996 | |
| Phil Barresi | Liberal | 1996–2007 | |
| Mike Symon | Labor | 2007–2013 | |
| Michael Sukkar | Liberal | 2013–present | |
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Alfred Deakin, the division's namesake
