Queensland
Named after Andrew Fisher 1862–1928, Prime Minister of Australia 1908–09, 1910–13 and 1914–15.
Fisher covers an area of approximately 787 sq km with the eastern boundary taking in the southern and central Sunshine Coast beaches from Caloundra to Maroochydore and then heading west as far as the Caloundra City Council boundary embracing the towns of Mooloolah Valley, Maleny and Conondale. The main towns include Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, Buderim, part of Maroochydore, Eudlo, Conondale, Maleny, Mooloolah Valley, Kawana, Caloundra, Sippy Downs and Pelican Waters.
Tourism is the major employer. Other industries include fishing, pineapples, orchard crops, poultry and flowers, dairy and cattle. The Sunshine Coast University is located at Sippy Downs.
1949
Rural
See the Parliament of Australia website
See Divisional Office Contact Details
For supporting information, see Party Codes, Demographic Ratings and Seat Status.