Profile of the electoral division of Macnamara (Vic)

Updated: 17 October 2024
State/Territory:
Victoria
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
17 October 2024
First election this name was used at:
2019 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
Maps and data

A4 map of the electoral division of Macnamara (2024)

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Name Derivation:
Named in honour of Dame Annie Jean Macnamara DBE, 1899–1968. Macnamara was a medical researcher and doctor who discovered there was more than one type of the polio virus and worked extensively with children suffering from poliomyelitis, training doctors and physiotherapists in the management of the disease.
Area
38 sq km
Location description
The proposed Division of Macnamara will consist of:
  • Port Phillip City Council,
  • part of the Glen Eira City Council,
  • part of the Melbourne City Council, and
  • part of the Stonnington City Council.
Demographic Rating:
Inner Metropolitan – situated in capital cities and consisting of well-established built-up suburbs.
Current member details:
Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website
Members:

Former members for an electoral division of this name can be found by searching 'Electorates' in the Parliamentary Handbook

AEC Divisional Office:
Divisional Office contact details
Further information:
For supporting information, see Party codes, demographic ratings and seat status.