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Grey
Australian House of Representatives Division
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Grey (dark green) in the state of South Australia
Created 1903
MP Rowan Ramsey
Party Liberal
Namesake Sir George Grey
Electors 119,949 (2016)
Area 904,881 km2 (349,376.5 sq mi)
Demographic Rural

The Division of Grey is an area in South Australia where people vote for a representative in the Australian Parliament. It's like a big voting district. This division was created in 1903. It is named after Sir George Grey, who was the Governor of South Australia from 1841 to 1845. He later became the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

This division is very large, covering about 92% of South Australia. Its borders touch other states like Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It also stretches along the south coast of South Australia. Many towns are part of the Grey division. These include Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Roxby Downs, Coober Pedy, Port Pirie, Kadina, Maitland, Orroroo, Peterborough, Burra, and Eudunda.

Who Represents Grey?

The people living in the Division of Grey vote for someone to represent them in the Australian House of Representatives. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). Their job is to speak up for the people of Grey in the government. They help make laws and decisions for the country.

Current Member of Parliament

The current Member of Parliament for Grey is Rowan Ramsey. He is from the Liberal Party. He has been the MP for Grey since 2007.

Past Members

Many different people have represented the Division of Grey since it was created. The first person to be the MP for Grey was Alexander Poynton. He started in 1903. Over the years, members from different political parties have held the seat. These parties include the Labor Party, the Nationalist Party, the United Australia Party, and the Country Party.

Sometimes, a new election happens if an MP leaves office before their term ends. This is called a by-election. For example, Jack Mortimer won the Grey division in a by-election in 1963. This happened because the previous MP, Edgar Russell, passed away while in office.

Election Results

Images for kids

  • George Grey, 1885

    Sir George Grey, the division's namesake

  • Alexander Poynton

    Alexander Poynton, the first MP for Grey

  • Andrew Lacey MP

    Andrew Lacey, MP for Grey from 1922 to 1931

  • Philip McBride

    Philip McBride, MP for Grey from 1931 to 1937

  • Albert Badman

    Oliver Badman, MP for Grey from 1937 to 1943

  • JackMortimer

    Jack Mortimer, MP for Grey from 1963 to 1966

  • DonJessop1968

    Don Jessop, MP for Grey from 1966 to 1969

  • Rowan Ramsey MP

    Rowan Ramsey, the current MP for Grey

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