Division of Kingston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KingstonAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Kingston in South Australia, as of the 2019 federal election.
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| Created | 1949 |
| MP | Amanda Rishworth |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | Charles Kingston |
| Electors | 118,732 (2019) |
| Area | 171 km2 (66.0 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Kingston is an area in South Australia where people vote to choose a representative for the Australian Parliament. It's like a special zone for elections! This division covers the southern part of the Adelaide city area. It includes many suburbs such as Aldinga Beach, Christie Downs, Christies Beach, Hackham, Hallett Cove, Huntfield Heights, Lonsdale, Maslin Beach, Moana, Morphett Vale, Old Noarlunga, Onkaparinga Hills, Port Noarlunga, Reynella, Seaford, Sellicks Beach, Sheidow Park, Port Willunga, Trott Park, Woodcroft, and parts of Happy Valley and McLaren Flat.
This voting area was created in 1949. It is named after Charles Kingston, who was a very important leader in South Australia from 1893 to 1899. He was also one of the first people elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 1901.
Who Represents Kingston?
People in the Division of Kingston 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 living in Kingston and help make decisions for the country.
Since 2007, the Member of Parliament for Kingston has been Amanda Rishworth from the Labor Party. She is the current representative for this area.
It's interesting to know that every person who has been the MP for Kingston has lost their seat in an election. None of them have ever retired or resigned while they were still the MP!
Location of Kingston
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The larger area of the Division of Kingston from 2004–2013.
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Jim Handby, the first MP for Kingston (1949-1951).
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Pat Galvin, MP for Kingston (1951-1966).
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Kay Brownbill, MP for Kingston (1966-1969).
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Dr Richard Gun, MP for Kingston (1969-1975).
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Grant Chapman, MP for Kingston (1975-1983).
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Gordon Bilney, MP for Kingston (1983-1996).
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Susan Jeanes, MP for Kingston (1996-1998).
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David Cox, MP for Kingston (1998-2004).
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Kym Richardson, MP for Kingston (2004-2007).
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Amanda Rishworth, the current MP for Kingston (2007-present).
