Division of Solomon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SolomonAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Solomon (green) within the Northern Territory
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| Created | 2000 |
| MP | Natasha Griggs |
| Party | Country Liberal |
| Namesake | Vaiben Solomon |
| Electors | 59,891 (2010) |
| Area | 337 km2 (130.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Inner Metropolitan |
The Division of Solomon is a special area in the Northern Territory of Australia. It's like a voting district for the Australian Parliament. This area includes the cities of Darwin and Palmerston, along with their nearby suburbs. It's one of only two such areas in the Northern Territory.
The Division of Solomon was created in the year 2000. It is named after Vaiben Solomon. He was a Premier of South Australia and also a member of Australia's very first Parliament. He represented the Northern Territory when it was part of South Australia.
Who Represents Solomon?
People living in the Division of Solomon vote for someone to represent them. This person is called a Member of Parliament. They speak for the people of Solomon in the Australian Parliament.
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| David Tollner | Country Liberal | 2001–2007 | |
| Damian Hale | Labor | 2007–2010 | |
| Natasha Griggs | Country Liberal | 2010–present | |
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Vaiben Louis Solomon, the person the division is named after.
