Division of Mallee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MalleeAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Mallee (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 1949 |
| MP | Andrew Broad |
| Party | National |
| Namesake | The Mallee |
| Electors | 89,824 (2010) |
| Area | 70,694 km2 (27,295.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Mallee is an area in Victoria, Australia. It is used for choosing a person to represent the area in the Australian Parliament. This area is in the far north-west of Victoria.
It is the largest area for voting in Victoria. It covers about 70,694 square kilometres. The Division includes towns like Mildura, Ouyen, Swan Hill, St Arnaud, Warracknabeal, and Horsham.
The Division was created in 1949. It is named after the Mallee region of Victoria. A "mallee" is a type of eucalyptus tree that grows in this area. The Division also includes the Wimmera region of Victoria.
For the 2013 election, Mallee was considered a very safe seat for the Coalition political group. This means it was very likely to be won by them.
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Who Represents Mallee?
The people who represent the Division of Mallee in Parliament are called Members. They speak for the people living in the Mallee area.
Past Members of Mallee
| Member | Party | Years in Parliament | |
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| (Sir) Winton Turnbull | Country | 1949–1972 | |
| Peter Fisher | Country | 1972–1975 | |
| National Country | 1975–1982 | ||
| National | 1982–1993 | ||
| John Forrest | National | 1993–2013 (retired) | |
| Andrew Broad | National | 2013-present | |
Sir Winton Turnbull's Story
One important Member was Sir Winton Turnbull. He was a prisoner of war during World War Two. He was held at the famous Changi prison in Singapore.
After the war, he became a Member of Parliament. He never missed a single day in Parliament during his 26 years and 8 months as a representative. That's a very long time!
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The Mallee, a region in Victoria from which the division takes its name
