Division of Forrest facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ForrestAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Forrest (green) in Western Australia
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| Created | 1922 |
| MP | Nola Marino |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | John Forrest |
| Electors | 89,649 (2010) |
| Area | 12,781 km2 (4,934.8 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Forrest is an area in Western Australia. It's like a special zone that chooses someone to represent its people in the Australian Parliament. This area was created in 1922.
It is named after Sir John Forrest. He was the very first Premier of Western Australia. He also served as a minister in the Australian government. The Division of Forrest is located in the south-western part of Western Australia.
This area includes many towns. Some of these towns are Augusta, Australind, Bunbury, and Busselton. Other towns include Capel, Collie, Donnybrook, and Dunsborough. You can also find Eaton, Harvey, Margaret River, Nannup, and Yallingup here.
People Who Represented Forrest
This section lists the people who have been elected to represent the Division of Forrest in the Australian Parliament. They are called Members of Parliament (MPs).
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| John Prowse | Country | 1922–1943 | |
| Nelson Lemmon | Labor | 1943–1949 | |
| Gordon Freeth | Liberal | 1949–1969 | |
| Frank Kirwan | Labor | 1969–1972 | |
| Peter Drummond | Liberal | 1972–1987 | |
| Geoff Prosser | Liberal | 1987–2007 | |
| Nola Marino | Liberal | 2007–present | |
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Sir John Forrest, the person this division is named after.
