Division of Hinkler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HinklerAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Hinkler (green) within Queensland
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| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Keith Pitt |
| Party | Liberal National |
| Namesake | Bert Hinkler |
| Electors | 94,449 (2013) |
| Area | 3,504 km2 (1,352.9 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Provincial |
The Division of Hinkler is an area in Queensland, Australia. People who live here get to choose a person to represent them in the Australian Parliament. It's like a special zone for voting! This division was created in 1984.
It is named after a famous Australian pilot, Bert Hinkler. He was a true pioneer in aviation, meaning he was one of the first to do amazing things with airplanes.
The Hinkler division includes several towns. These are Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Childers, Gayndah, and Monto.
Who Represents Hinkler?
The people who live in the Hinkler division vote for someone to be their voice in the Australian Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament, or MP. They work to make sure the needs of the Hinkler community are heard.
Here are the people who have represented the Hinkler division since it was created:
| Member | Party | Years in Office | |
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| Bryan Conquest | National | 1984–1987 | |
| Brian Courtice | Labor | 1987–1993 | |
| Paul Neville | National | 1993–2010 | |
| Liberal National | 2010–2013 | ||
| Keith Pitt | Liberal National | 2013–Present | |
Images for kids
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Bert Hinkler, the division's namesake
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Hervey Bay and Great Sandy Strait from orbit
