2010 federal election: Profile of the Electoral Division of Fraser (ACT)

Updated: 16 September 2011

State:

Australian Capital Territory

Name Derivation:

Named after James Fraser 1908–70, Member of the House of Representatives for the Australian Capital Territory 1951–70.

Area and Location Description:

Fraser covers an area of approximately 513 sq km including Canberra City and adjacent suburbs, North Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Hall, Majura, Kowen, the industrial area of Mitchell, the remainder of the ACT to the north and east of the Murrumbidgee and Molonglo rivers and the Jervis Bay Territory.

Map of Division:

Products/Industries of the Area:

Mainly residential with some light industry at Mitchell, agriculture, tourism and retail industry.

First Proclaimed/Election:

1974 (Prior to 1974 – Australian Capital Territory)

Demographic Rating:

Inner Metropolitan

Members:

  • McMullan, B (ALP) 1998–
  • Dargavel, S (ALP) 1997–1998
  • Langmore, J (ALP) 1984–1997
  • Fry, K L (ALP) 1974–1984

Current Member Details:

Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website

AEC Divisional Office Address:

Divisional Office Contact Details

Further information:

For supporting information, see Party Codes, Demographic Ratings and Seat Status.