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Australian Electoral Commission
Queensland
Named after Ruth Beatrice Fairfax (1878–1948), a founder of the Country Women's Association and its first Queensland President.
It covers an area of approximately 4270 sq km taking in the whole of the Noosa Shire, part of the Maroochy Shire and part of the Cooloola Shire.
The main towns include Coolum Beach, Cooroy, Eumundi, Gympie, Kenilworth, Nambour, Noosa, Pomona, Tewantin and Yandina.
Avocados, ginger, sugar cane, fruit juice, various tropical and exotic fruits, gold, timber and tourism.
1984
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Rural
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 76 052 Informal Vote: 3.76% Turnout: 93.71% Seat Status: Marginal Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 78 319 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 84 217 Informal Vote: 4.27% Turnout: 94.55% Seat Status: Fairly 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.