Electoral division of Nelson (Tasmania) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NelsonTasmania—Legislative Council |
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| State | Tasmania |
| Created | 1999 |
| MP | Meg Webb |
| Party | Independent |
| Electors | 24,086 (2019) |
| Area | 75 km2 (29.0 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer-metropolitan |
| Coordinates | 42°57′14″S 147°17′42″E / 42.954°S 147.295°E |
The electoral division of Nelson is a special area in Tasmania, Australia. People living in this area vote for someone to represent them in the Tasmanian Legislative Council. Think of it like a team where each area sends a player to speak for them.
This division includes many suburbs south of Hobart. Some of these are South Hobart, Sandy Bay, Taroona, and Kingston. The Nelson division was created in 1999. Before that, it was known as the electoral division of Queenborough.
From 1999 until 2019, Jim Wilkinson was the representative for Nelson. He was an Independent politician. This means he didn't belong to a major political party. In May 2019, a new election was held. Meg Webb, who is also an Independent, was chosen by the voters to represent Nelson.
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Who Represents Nelson?
Members of the Legislative Council
The person who represents an electoral division is called a "member." They are chosen by the people living in that area to speak for them in the government. The table below shows who has represented Nelson since it was created.
| Member | Party | Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wilkinson | Independent | 1999–2019 | |
| Meg Webb | Independent | 2019–present | |
How Nelson Votes: Election Results
Understanding the Votes
Every few years, people in Nelson vote to choose their representative. This is called an election. The "election results" show how many votes each person got and who won.
The most recent election for Nelson was in May 2019. In this election, Meg Webb was elected as the new representative. She won because she received the most votes from the people in the Nelson division.
