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 Sir John McEwen 1900–80, who served as caretaker Prime Minister of Australia for three weeks 1967–68.
Area and Location Description:
The Division of McEwen is located north of Melbourne in central Victoria. It covers an area of 4 592 sq km from Seymour in the north to Sunbury and Bulla in the south-west to Craigieburn in the south and from Lancefield in the west to Reedy Creek in the east. The main towns and localities include Broadford, Craigieburn, Doreen, Kilmore, Lancefield, New Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Romsey, Seymour, Sunbury, Wallan and Whittlesea.
Products/Industries of the Area:
Cattle grazing, wool growing, market gardening, wines, dairying, various small businesses and tourism.
First Proclaimed/Election:
1984
Demographic Rating:
Rural
Members:
Mitchell, R (ALP) 2010–
Bailey, F (LP) 1996–2010
Cleeland, P R (ALP) 1993–1996
Bailey, F E (LP) 1990–1993
Cleeland, P R (ALP) 1984–1990
