Division of Menzies facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MenziesAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Menzies (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Kevin Andrews |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Sir Robert Menzies |
| Electors | 90,931 (2010) |
| Area | 119 km2 (45.9 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Menzies is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria. It is covers the suburbs of Bulleen, Croydon Hills, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Park Orchards, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Warrandyte and Warrandyte South. There are also parts of Ringwood North, Warranwood and Wonga Park in the Division.
The Division was set up in 1984. It was named after Rt Hon Sir Robert Menzies, the longest serving Prime Minister of Australia.
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Neil Brown | Liberal | 1984–1991 | |
| Kevin Andrews | Liberal | 1991–present | |
Kevin Andrews became the Minister for Social Services in the Abbott Government.
Election results
Images for kids
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Sir Robert Menzies, the division's namesake
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