Division of Fraser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids FraserAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Fraser, shown within ACT
(Jervis Bay Territory not shown) |
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| Created | 1974 |
| MP | Andrew Leigh |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | Jim Fraser |
| Electors | 123,647 (2010) |
| Area | 513 km2 (198.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Inner Metropolitan |
The Division of Fraser is an Australian Electoral Division in the Australian Capital Territory and the Jervis Bay Territory. It was set up in 1974 when the Division of Australian Capital Territory was changed. It is named for Jim Fraser, who was member for Australian Capital Territory 1951-70. It includes the area north of the Molonglo River and Lake Burley Griffin, Belconnen, Gungahlin, and North Canberra. It also includes Jervis Bay Territory.
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Ken Fry | Labor | 1974–1984 | |
| John Langmore | Labor | 1984–1996 | |
| Steve Dargavel | Labor | 1997–1998 | |
| Bob McMullan | Labor | 1998–2010 | |
| Andrew Leigh | Labor | 2010–present | |
Election results
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