Division of Indi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids IndiAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Indi (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 1901 |
| MP | Cathy McGowan |
| Party | Independent |
| Namesake | Murray River (Aboriginal name) |
| Electors | 98,399 (2013) |
| Area | 28,008 km2 (10,813.9 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Indi is a special area in Victoria, Australia. People living here vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. It's like a big neighborhood or district for voting.
Indi is located in north-eastern Victoria. It is one of the largest voting areas in Victoria. A big part of it is inside the beautiful Alpine National Park. The division includes cities like Wodonga, Wangaratta, and Benalla. It also has smaller towns such as Rutherglen, Mansfield, and Beechworth. You can even find the ski resort of Falls Creek here!
Indi was one of the first 75 voting areas created for Australia's very first federal election in 1901. The name "Indi" comes from an Indigenous Australian word for the Murray River. This important river forms one of the boundaries of the division.
Who Represents Indi?
The people who represent Indi in the Australian Parliament are called Members of Parliament (MPs). They speak up for the people in their area.
Some famous MPs from Indi include:
- Sir Isaac Isaacs: He was a very important person in Australia's history. He was the country's top lawyer (Attorney-General) and later the main judge of Australia's highest court (Chief Justice). He was also the first Australian-born Governor-General of Australia, which is like the Queen's representative in Australia.
- John McEwen: He later became the Prime Minister of Australia in 1967.
Sometimes, interesting things happen in elections. For example, in 1928, the Labor party won the seat of Indi because the other main parties forgot to nominate a candidate!
Images for kids
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The Murray River, which is called Indi by Indigenous Australians.
