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Australian Electoral Commission
New South Wales
Named after John Christian Watson (1867–1941), Prime Minister of Australia (27 April–12 August 1904).
It covers an area of approximately 33 sq km bordered by Punchbowl Road, Cooks River, Georges River Road, Hay St, King Georges Road, Wolli Creek, Bardwell Creek, Preddys, Forest Road, Xenia Ave and Illawarra rail line.
The main suburbs include Bardwell Park, Belfield, Belmore, Beverly Hills, Bexley, Campsie, Canterbury, Carlton, Croydon Park, Earlwood, Hurstville, Kingsgrove, Lakemba, and Roselands.
Light manufacturing and service industries.
1992/1993
(Watson became a division in 1992 but was previously known as St George which became a division in 1948).
For Current Members information, browse the Parliament of Australia Members page.
AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses.
Inner Metropolitan
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 81 571 Informal Vote: 4.98% Turnout: 93.41% Seat Status: Safe Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 82 375 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 81 961 Informal Vote: 7.52% Turnout: 92.85% Seat Status:Safe Labor Two Party Preferred:
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| Following Redistribution of Boundaries in February 2000 | ||
Notional Two Party Preferred:
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| Notional Seat Status: Safe Labor | ||
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.