- 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 Nicholls (2024)
Download Victoria GIS data
- Name Derivation:
-
In recognition of their significant contribution in advocating for Aboriginal rights and welfare, the
electoral division is jointly named in honour of:
- Sir Douglas Ralph Nicholls MBE(C) OBE(C) KCVO, 1906–88, a Yorta Yorta, Baraparapa, Dja Dja Wurrung,
Jupagalk and Wergaia man, and
- Lady Gladys Nicholls, 1906–81, a Baraparapa and Dja Dja Wurrung woman.
- Area
- 14,116 sq km
- Location description
- The proposed Division of Nicholls will consist of:
- Greater Shepparton City Council,
- Moira Shire Council,
- part of the Campaspe Shire Council,
- part of the Mitchell Shire Council, and
- part of the Strathbogie Shire Council.
- Demographic Rating:
- Rural – outside capital cities and without majority of enrolment in major provincial
cities.
- 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.
