Division of Scullin facts for kids
This page is about the current federal electorate. For the previous electorate, see Division of Scullin (1955–69).
Quick facts for kids ScullinAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Scullin (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 1968 |
| MP | Andrew Giles |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | James Scullin |
| Electors | 90,811 (2010) |
| Area | 101 km2 (39.0 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Scullin is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria. It includes the northern suburbs of Epping, Lalor, Bundoora, Mill Park and Plenty.
The Division replaced the Division of Darebin in 1968. It was named after Rt Hon James Scullin, Prime Minister of Australia from 1929 to 1932.
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Harry Jenkins, Sr. | Labor | 1969–1986 | |
| Harry Jenkins | Labor | 1986–2013 | |
| Andrew Giles | Labor | 2013–present | |
The Division has been held by two generations of the Jenkins family. Harry Jenkins, Sr. was the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives from 1983 to 1986. His son Harry Jenkins was Deputy Speaker from 1993–1996, second Deputy Speaker from 1996–2007 and was Speaker from 2007 until 2011.
Election results
Images for kids
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James Scullin, the division's namesake
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