Division of Dunkley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DunkleyAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Dunkley (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Bruce Billson |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Louisa Margaret Dunkley |
| Electors | 95,299 (2010) |
| Area | 138 km2 (53.3 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Dunkley is an area in Victoria, Australia. It's like a special zone that votes for one person to represent them in the Australian Parliament. This area was created in 1984.
It's named after Louisa Margaret Dunkley. She was an important person who worked hard for workers' rights and for women to get equal pay. The Division of Dunkley covers about 140 square kilometres. It includes places like Frankston, Mornington, and Mount Eliza.
Who Represents Dunkley?
This section shows the people who have been elected to represent the Dunkley area in the Australian Parliament. These people are called Members of Parliament (MPs).
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Bob Chynoweth | Labor | 1984–1990 | |
| Frank Ford | Liberal | 1990–1993 | |
| Bob Chynoweth | Labor | 1993–1996 | |
| Bruce Billson | Liberal | 1996–present | |
In 2013, Bruce Billson became a government minister. He was the Minister for Small Business in the Abbott Government.
Where is Dunkley?
The Division of Dunkley is located in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. It is an important part of the state of Victoria.
