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Australian Electoral Commission
Tasmania
Named after Dr George Bass (1771–1803), an early settler and explorer.
The City of Launceston and its suburbs, and the towns of Bell Bay, Bridport, George Town, Lilydale, Legana, Ringarooma and Scottsdale, as well as Cape Barren Island, Clarke Island & Flinders Island are in this division.
Aluminium & ferrous metal smelting, brewery, cattle (dairy and beef) farming, manufacturing, mining, ports and shipping, ship building, timber, tourism, wineries and wool.
1903
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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: 65 933 Informal Vote: 3.39% Turnout: 96.00% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 65 178 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 65 927 Informal Vote: 4.27% Turnout: 96.16% Seat Status: Marginal Labor 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.