Division of Shortland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ShortlandAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Shortland (green) in New South Wales
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| Created | 1949 |
| MP | Jill Hall |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | John Shortland |
| Area | 205 km2 (79.2 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Provincial |
The Division of Shortland is a special area in New South Wales, Australia. It's used for elections to the Australian Parliament. This division is long and narrow, stretching along the Pacific Ocean coast. It's usually less than 10 kilometers wide.
On its western side, you'll find Lake Macquarie. The division goes from Charlestown in the north down to Norah Head in the south. It includes towns like Toukley, Doyalson, Swansea, Belmont, and Gateshead.
The Division of Shortland was named after Lieutenant John Shortland. He was an early explorer who explored the Hunter Valley area. This division was created on May 11, 1949. The first election for this area was the 1949 Federal election. Today, it is considered a very strong area for the Labor party. This means that a Labor candidate usually wins the election here easily.
People Who Represent Shortland
The people listed below are the Members of Parliament (MPs) who have represented the Division of Shortland. An MP is a person elected by the people in their area to speak for them in the Australian Parliament.
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Charles Griffiths | Labor | 1949–1972 | |
| Peter Morris | Labor | 1972–1998 | |
| Jill Hall | Labor | 1998–present | |
Peter Morris was an MP for Shortland. His brother, Alan Morris, was also an MP, but for a different area called the Division of Newcastle. Peter Morris's son, Matthew Morris, was also a member of the New South Wales Parliament.
Location of Shortland
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John Shortland, the person the division is named after
