Current, boundary gazetted 24 December 2010 – this boundary will apply at the next federal election.
If a by-election is held before the next federal election, the boundary as at the 2010 federal election will apply.
Named after Lord Stanley Bruce 1883–1967, Prime Minister of Australia 1923–29.
Area and Location Description:
The Division of Bruce is located south-east of Melbourne. It covers an area of approximately 73 sq km including the suburbs of Dandenong North, Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Noble Park Nth, Wheelers Hill, and parts of Clayton, Dandenong, Noble Park, Notting Hill and Springvale.
Products/Industries of the Area:
Diverse commercial activities including warehouse and light engineering.
First Proclaimed/Election:
1955
Demographic Rating:
Outer Metropolitan
Members:
Griffin, A (ALP) 1996–
Beale, J H (LP) 1990–1996
Aldred, K J (LP) 1983–1990
Snedden, B M (LP) 1955–1983
