Division of Farrer
The Division of Farrer is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales. It was set up in 1949 and is named for William Farrer, an agricultural scientist.[1] It is in the southern rural area of the state and includes Albury, Balranald, Broken Hill, Deniliquin and Jerilderie.[1]
| Farrer Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
 Division of Farrer (green) within New South Wales | |
| Created | 1949 |
| MP | Sussan Ley |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | William Farrer |
| Electors | 94,494 (2013) |
| Area | 247,097 km2 (95,404.7 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Fairbairn | Liberal | 1949–1975 | |
| Wal Fife | Liberal | 1975–1984 | |
| Tim Fischer | National | 1984–2001 | |
| Sussan Ley | Liberal | 2001–present | |
It was held by three Cabinet ministers in succession, David Fairbairn, Wal Fife and Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer.
Election results
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Profile of the electoral division of Farrer (NSW)". Australian Electoral Commission. 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.