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Australian Electoral Commission
Queensland
Named after Andrew Fisher (1862–1928), Prime Minister of Australia (1908–1909, 1910–1913 and 1914–1915).
It covers an area of approximately 558 sq km taking in the southern and central Sunshine Coast beaches from Caloundra to Maroochydore and the coastal hinterland railway towns from Mooloolah to Palmwoods.
The main towns include Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Caloundra, Eudlo, Kawana, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Mooloolah, Palmwoods, Sippy Downs and Woombye.
Tourism is the major employer. Other industries include fishing, pineapples, orchard crops, poultry and flowers. The Sunshine Coast University is located at Sippy Downs.
1949
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Provincial
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 75 815 Informal Vote: 3.06% Turnout: 94.02% Seat Status: Safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 78 892 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 85 315 Informal Vote: 4.39% Turnout: 94.8% Seat Status: Safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.