Division of Gorton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GortonAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Gorton (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 2004 |
| MP | Brendan O'Connor |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | John Gorton |
| Electors | 113,675 (2010) |
| Area | 166 km2 (64.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Gorton is a special area in Victoria that helps elect people to the Australian Parliament. It was created in 2004. This area is named after Sir John Gorton, who was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971.
The Division of Gorton covers the outer western suburbs of Melbourne. Some of the places it includes are Hillside, Delahey, Kings Park, Caroline Springs, Deer Park, Cairnlea, and Melton. It also covers smaller towns like Diggers Rest and Toolern Vale.
Who is John Gorton?
The Division of Gorton is named after Sir John Gorton. He was a very important leader in Australia's history. Sir John Gorton served as the Prime Minister of Australia. This is the top political job in the country. He was Prime Minister from 1968 to 1971.
Meet Your Member of Parliament
The person who represents the Division of Gorton in the Australian Parliament is Brendan O'Connor. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gorton since 2004. He belongs to the Labor Party.
Before representing Gorton, Brendan O'Connor was the MP for another area called the Division of Burke. As an MP, he has held many important jobs in the government. These jobs are called Ministerial positions. He worked in the governments led by Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Some of the areas he was in charge of include:
- Immigration and Citizenship
- Housing
- Human Services
- Skills and Training
- Small Business
- Employment
These roles mean he helped make decisions and policies for these important parts of Australian life.
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Sir John Gorton, the division's namesake, in 1968.
