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Australian Electoral Commission
New South Wales
Named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie (1761–1824), Governor of New South Wales (1810–1821).
It covers an area of approximately 4197 sq km from the Hawkesbury River in the east, the Wollemi and Yengo National Parks in the north and the Blue Mountains in the west.
The main towns include Blackheath, Katoomba, Kurrajong, Mount Victoria, Richmond, Springwood, Wentworth Falls and Windsor.
Wool, fat lambs, cattle, timber-milling, tourism, orchards, dairying, turf farming, mushroom farming, market gardens, arts & crafts, poultry farming, horse breeding & training, small manufacturers and the Richmond RAAF Base.
1900/1901
For Current Members information, browse the Parliament of Australia Members page.
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: 82 050 Informal Vote: 3.06% Turnout: 95.40% Seat Status: Marginal Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 83 739 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 86 364 Informal Vote: 3.85% Turnout: 94.98% 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.