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Australian Electoral Commission
Western Australia
Named after the City of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, which was founded in 1829 under Lieutenant-Governor (later Sir) James Stirling. It was proclaimed a city by Queen Victoria in 1856.
The Division of Perth covers an area of approximately 74 sq km bordered by the Swan River to the south and east, the Mitchell Freeway and Charles Street to the west and the suburbs of Morley and Beechboro to the north.
Perth City is Western Australia's centre of Government and contains the State's commercial and professional district. Government House, parks and gardens combined with the city shopping complex are a feature of the division. Perth was named The City of Lights by US astronaut John Glenn when he orbited above the city in the first Challenger spacecraft in 1962. Perth is the western gateway into Australia and has a thriving tourist industry.
1901
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses.
Inner Metropolitan
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 84 448 Informal Vote: 3.89% Turnout: 94.32% Seat Status: Safe Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 86 072 Informal Vote:
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Enrolment: 82 049 Informal Vote: 5.02% Turnout: 94.85% Seat Status: Safe 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.