Division of Gippsland
Australian federal electoral division / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Division of Gippsland?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Division of Gippsland is an Australian electoral division in the state of Victoria. The division was proclaimed in 1900, and was one of the original 65 divisions to be contested at the first federal election. It is named for the Gippsland region of eastern Victoria, which in turn is named for Sir George Gipps, Governor of New South Wales 1838–1846. It includes the towns of Bairnsdale, Morwell, Sale and Traralgon.
Quick Facts Created, MP ...
Gippsland Australian House of Representatives Division | |
---|---|
Created | 1901 |
MP | Darren Chester |
Party | National |
Namesake | Gippsland |
Electors | 114,568 (2022) |
Area | 33,131 km2 (12,792.0 sq mi) |
Demographic | Rural |
Close