Division of Fraser (Victoria)
| Fraser Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
| Created | 2018 |
| Namesake | Malcolm Fraser |
| Electors | TBC (Next) |
| Area | 106 km2 (40.9 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Inner Metropolitan |
The Division of Fraser is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria, which will be contested for the first time at the next federal election. The division is named in honour of the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Fraser, who was a resident of Victoria.
History
The Division of Fraser was created in 2018 after the Australian Electoral Commission oversaw a mandatory redistribution of divisions in Victoria.[1] Fraser was a new seat created to fill Victoria's allotment of 38 divisions, one higher than the state was previously entitled.[1] The division is located in the outer north-west of metropolitan Melbourne and takes in the suburbs of Sunshine, Albion, St Albans and Keilor Downs, among others.[2] It was formed from parts of its neighbouring seats of Calwell, Gorton, Gellibrand and Maribyrnong.[3]
The seat is notionally held by the Labor Party on a margin of 20.6%, making it a very safe seat for the party.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Names and boundaries of federal electoral divisions in Victoria decided". Australian Electoral Commission. 20 June 2018.
- ↑ "Map: Division of Fraser" (PDF). Australian Electoral Commission.
- 1 2 "2017-18 Federal Redistributions - Victoria". ABC Elections. 20 June 2018.