Division of Nicholls
| Nicholls Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
| Created | 2018 |
| Namesake |
Douglas Nicholls Gladys Nicholls |
| Electors | TBC (Next) |
| Area | 14,768 km2 (5,702.0 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Nicholls 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 Douglas and Gladys Nicholls, in recognition of their contributions to the advocacy of Aboriginal rights.
History
The Division of Nicholls was created in 2018 after the Australian Electoral Commission oversaw a mandatory redistribution of divisions in Victoria.[1] Nicholls replaced the division of Murray in the same location. It is located in the north of the state, adjoining the Murray River, which forms Victoria's border with New South Wales and includes the towns of Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Seymour and Broadford.[2]
The seat is notionally held by the National Party on a margin of 22.3%, making it a very safe seat for the party.[3]
References
- ↑ "Names and boundaries of federal electoral divisions in Victoria decided". Australian Electoral Commission. 20 June 2018.
- ↑ "Map: Division of Nicholls" (PDF). Australian Electoral Commission.
- ↑ "2017-18 Federal Redistributions - Victoria". ABC Elections. 20 June 2018.