Division of Hughes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HughesAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Hughes (green) in New South Wales
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| Created | 1955 |
| MP | Craig Kelly |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Billy Hughes |
| Electors | 97,998 (2010) |
| Area | 178 km2 (68.7 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Hughes is an important area in New South Wales, Australia. It's like a special voting district. People who live here vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament.
This division was created in 1955. It is named after Billy Hughes, who was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1915 to 1923. The Division of Hughes is located in the southern and southwestern parts of Sydney. It includes suburbs like Alfords Point, Bangor, Engadine, Holsworthy, Menai, and Moorebank. It also covers parts of other suburbs such as Jannali, Liverpool, and Sutherland.
Who Represents Hughes?
The people who represent the Division of Hughes in Parliament are called Members. They are elected by the voters in the area. Here is a list of the Members who have represented Hughes since it was created:
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Les Johnson | Labor | 1955–1966 | |
| Don Dobie | Liberal | 1966–1969 | |
| Les Johnson | Labor | 1969–1984 | |
| Robert Tickner | Labor | 1984–1996 | |
| Danna Vale | Liberal | 1996–2010 | |
| Craig Kelly | Liberal | 2010–present | |
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Billy Hughes, the division's namesake
