Division of Fraser
former Australian federal electoral division
The Division of Fraser was an Australian Electoral Division in the Australian Capital Territory and the Jervis Bay Territory. It was set up in 1974 when the Division of Australian Capital Territory was changed. It is named for Jim Fraser, who was member for Australian Capital Territory 1951-70. It includes the area north of the Molonglo River and Lake Burley Griffin, Belconnen, Gungahlin, and North Canberra.[1] It also includes Jervis Bay Territory.
| Fraser Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
 Fraser, shown within ACT (Jervis Bay Territory not shown) | |
| Created | 1974 |
| MP | Andrew Leigh |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | Jim Fraser |
| Electors | 123,647 (2010) |
| Area | 513 km2 (198.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Inner Metropolitan |
Members
change| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Fry | Labor | 1974–1984 | |
| John Langmore | Labor | 1984–1996 | |
| Steve Dargavel | Labor | 1997–1998 | |
| Bob McMullan | Labor | 1998–2010 | |
| Andrew Leigh | Labor | 2010–present | |
Election results
changeReferences
change- ↑ "Profile of the electoral division of Fraser (ACT) - Australian Electoral Commission". aec.gov.au. 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.