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 a special area in the state of Victoria, Australia. People who live here get to vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. Think of it like a team, and the people in Menzies get to pick their team captain for the country's main decision-making group.
This area covers many suburbs in Victoria. Some of these include Bulleen, Croydon Hills, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Park Orchards, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Warrandyte and Warrandyte South. Parts of Ringwood North, Warranwood and Wonga Park are also in this division.
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What is the Division of Menzies?
The Division of Menzies was created in 1984. It was named after a very important Australian leader, Sir Robert Menzies. He was the Prime Minister of Australia for a very long time, longer than anyone else! Naming the division after him was a way to honor his contributions to Australia.
Who was Sir Robert Menzies?
Sir Robert Menzies was a famous Australian politician. He was Prime Minister of Australia from 1939 to 1941 and again from 1949 to 1966. He helped shape Australia during a big part of the 20th century.
Who Represents Menzies?
The person who represents the Division of Menzies in the Australian Parliament is called a "Member of Parliament" (MP). They are chosen by the people living in the division through an election. Their job is to speak up for the people of Menzies and help make decisions for the whole country.
Here are the people who have been the Member for Menzies:
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Neil Brown | Liberal | 1984–1991 | |
| Kevin Andrews | Liberal | 1991–present | |
Kevin Andrews has been the Member for Menzies since 1991. He has also held important jobs in the government, like being a Minister. A Minister is a senior member of the government who is in charge of a specific area, like social services.
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Sir Robert Menzies, the person the division is named after.
