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Australian Electoral Commission
Western Australia
Named after Dame Dorothy Tangney (1911–1985), the first woman member of the Australian Senate (1943–1968).
It covers an area of approximately 70 sq km from the Swan and Canning Rivers to the north and east, with the proposed Roe Highway forming much of its southern boundary.
The main suburbs include Applecross, Alfred Cove, Ardross, Attadale, Bateman, Booragoon, Bull Creek, Ferndale, Langford, Leeming, Lynwood, Melville, Mount Pleasant, Murdoch, Myaree, Parkwood, Riverton, Rossmoyne, Willetton and Winthrop.
Some light industry in Willetton and Myaree with standard suburban housing throughout the remainder. Murdoch University is located in the south-west of the division.
1973/1974
For Current Members information, browse the Parliament of Australia Members page.
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: 83 446 Informal Vote: 3.26% Turnout: 95.05% Seat Status: Marginal Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 85 797 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 82 972 Informal Vote: 4.04% Turnout: 95.43% 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.