Electoral district of Belmont (Queensland) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BelmontQueensland—Legislative Assembly |
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| State | Queensland |
| Dates current | 1960–1977 |
| Namesake | Belmont |
Belmont was an important area in Queensland, Australia. It was a special "electoral district" from 1960 to 1977. Think of an electoral district as a specific area on a map. People living in this area voted for someone to represent them. This representative would then speak for them in the Queensland Parliament.
The Belmont district was first created for the state election in 1960. It covered parts of Brisbane's south-eastern suburbs. These areas used to belong to other districts like Bulimba, Mount Gravatt, and Wynnum.
Belmont was usually a strong area for the Labor Party. But in the 1974 election, the Liberal Party won by a lot. This was part of a big win for the Liberal Party across Queensland.
The Belmont district stopped existing before the 1977 state election. Most of its area became part of the nearby district called Chatsworth.
Who Represented Belmont?
An "electoral district" like Belmont had a special job. It allowed people living there to choose a person to speak for them. This person is called a "Member of Parliament" (MP). They work in the state's parliament. Here are the people who represented Belmont:
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Fred Newton | Labor | 1960–1974 | |
| David Byrne | Liberal | 1974–1977 | |
