Division of Greenway facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Greenway Australian House of Representatives Division
Division of Greenway (green) in New South Wales
Created	1984
MP	Michelle Rowland
Party	Labor
Namesake	Francis Greenway
Electors	93,837 (2010)
Area	84 km2 (32.4 sq mi)
Demographic	Outer Metropolitan

The Division of Greenway is an area in New South Wales, Australia. People who live here vote for one person to represent them in the Australian Parliament. This area was created in 1984. It is named after Francis Greenway. He was an important architect who designed many buildings in early Sydney.

What is Greenway?

The Division of Greenway is a special area for voting. It helps make sure everyone in Australia has a voice in the government. Each division chooses one person to be their representative. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). They speak for the people in their area.

Where is Greenway Located?

Greenway is in the western and north-western parts of Sydney. It includes many suburbs. Some of these are Acacia Gardens, Girraween, Glenwood, Kellyville Ridge, Kings Langley, Kings Park, Lalor Park, Parklea, Seven Hills, Stanhope Gardens, The Ponds, and Toongabbie. It also covers parts of other suburbs. These include Blacktown, Pendle Hill, Prospect, Quakers Hill, Riverstone, Rouse Hill, Schofields, and Vineyard.

Who Represents Greenway?

The people of Greenway elect a Member of Parliament (MP). This MP works in the Australian Parliament. They help make laws and decisions for the country. They also bring local issues from Greenway to the government.

Past Representatives

Here are the people who have represented Greenway:

Currently, Michelle Rowland is the MP for Greenway. She is a member of the Labor Party.

Images for kids

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  Francis Greenway, the division's namesake

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  A volunteer-run sausage sizzle fundraiser at Metella Road Public School in Toongabbie during the 2016 election