Division of Rankin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RankinAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Rankin (green) within Queensland
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| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Jim Chalmers |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | Annabelle Rankin |
| Electors | 96,498 (2013) |
| Area | 131 km2 (50.6 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Rankin is an Australian Electoral Division in Queensland. It was set up in 1984 and is named after Annabelle Rankin, the first Queensland woman elected to the Senate.
Rankin is in the outer southern suburbs of Brisbane including, Algester, Berrinba, Browns Plains, Calamvale, Crestmead, Daisy Hill, Drewvale, Heritage Park, Hillcrest, Kingston, Logan Central, Marsden, Parkinson, Priestdale, Regents Park, Rochedale South, Slacks Creek, Springwood, Underwood, and Woodridge.
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| David Beddall | Labor | 1984–1998 | |
| Craig Emerson | Labor | 1998–2013 | |
| Jim Chalmers | Labor | 2013–present | |
Election results
Images for kids
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Dame Annabelle Rankin, the division's namesake
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