Division of Page facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PageAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Page (green) within New South Wales
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| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Kevin Hogan |
| Party | National |
| Namesake | Sir Earle Page |
| Electors | 95,710 (2013) |
| Area | 16,143 km2 (6,232.8 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Page is an area in New South Wales, Australia. People who live here vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. It's like a special voting district.
This area is in the far north-east of New South Wales. It is close to the border with Queensland and the Tasman Sea. The Division of Page was created in 1984.
The division is named after a very important person, Sir Earle Page. He was the first leader of the Country Party of Australia. He also served as the caretaker Prime Minister of Australia for a short time in 1939.
The Division of Page includes several towns. Some of these towns are Ballina, Lismore, Casino, and Grafton. Other towns include Tyringham, Bonalbo, Nimbin, and Iluka.
Who Represents Page?
The people who represent the Division of Page in the Australian Parliament are called Members. They speak for the people living in this area. Here is a list of the Members who have represented Page:
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Ian Robinson | National | 1984–1990 | |
| Harry Woods | Labor | 1990–1996 | |
| Ian Causley | National | 1996–2007 | |
| Janelle Saffin | Labor | 2007–2013 | |
| Kevin Hogan | National | 2013–present | |
Ian Causley was a Member for Page from 1996 to 2007. Before that, he was a member of the New South Wales state parliament. He became the Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives.
Images for kids
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A map showing the Division of Page in 2010.
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Sir Earle Page, the division's namesake.
