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Australian Electoral Commission
Western Australia
Named after Edith Cowan (1861–1932), the first female Member of an Australian Parliament, being elected to the Western Australia Legislative Assembly as the Member for West Perth (1921–1924). She worked throughout her life to improve opportunities for women in education, occupation and common civil rights.
It covers an area of approximately 195 sq km from Banksia Grove in the north to Noranda in the south.
The division covers parts of four Local Government areas – the City of Joondalup, the City of Wanneroo, the City of Bayswater and the City of Swan. It includes the suburbs of Banksia Grove, Girrawheen, Greenwood, Hocking, Kingsley, Koondoola, Landsdale, Mariginiup, Noranda, Pearsall, Sinagra, Wanneroo, Warwick and Woodvale.
Mainly retail and service industries with some light industry, market gardens and vineyards.
1984
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Outer Metropolitan
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 77 186 Informal Vote: 3.86% Turnout: 96.14% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 79 394 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 79 648 Informal Vote: 4.67% Turnout: 95.72% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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| Following Redistribution of Boundaries in November 2000 | ||
Notional Two Party Preferred:
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| Notional Seat Status: Marginal 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.