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Australian Electoral Commission
Queensland
Named after Sir James Robert Dickson (1832–1901), a leading advocate of Federation. He was Queensland Premier from 1898 until 1899 and Minister for Defence in the first Federal Ministry.
It covers an area of approximately 754 sq km covering the north and west of the Brisbane City limits. It takes in parts of the local government area of Brisbane City and the majority of Pine Rivers Shire.
The main suburbs include Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bray Park, Brendale, Cashmere, Dayboro, Eatons Hill, Everton Hills, Ferny Grove (part), Ferny Hills, Kallangur, Joyner, Lawnton, Petrie, Samford Valley and Strathpine.
The area is mainly residential with some farming, retail and industrial activities.
1992/1993
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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: 79 756 Informal Vote: 3.50% Turnout: 95.69% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 82 305 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 88 001 Informal Vote: 5.62% Turnout: 96.13% Seat Status: Marginal 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.