Division of Berowra
| Berowra Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
 Division of Berowra (green) in New South Wales | |
| Created | 1969 |
| MP | Julian Leeser |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Berowra, New South Wales |
| Electors | 95,124 (2010) |
| Area | 782 km2 (301.9 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of Berowra is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales. It was created in 1969 and is named for the suburb of Berowra.[1] It includes all or parts of the suburbs of Arcadia, Berowra, Brooklyn, Cheltenham, Cherrybrook, Cowan, Dangar Island, Galston, Glenorie, Maroota, Hornsby and Pennant Hills.[1]
Members[change | change source]
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hughes | Liberal | 1969–1972 | |
| Harry Edwards | Liberal | 1972–1993 | |
| Philip Ruddock | Liberal | 1993–2016 | |
| Julian Leeser | Liberal | 2016-present | |
Philip Ruddock, was first elected to the Parliament in 1973. He is the longest-serving member of the House; he was previously member for Parramatta and Dundas.[2] He held a number of positions in the Howard Government including Minister for Immigration and Attorney-General. He retired at the 2016 election. Julian Leeser is a former lawyer who is currently writing the biography of former Australian Prime Minister, Sir William McMahon,[2]
Election results[change | change source]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Profile of the electoral division of Berowra (NSW)". Australian Electoral Commission. 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Australia Votes | Federal Election 2016 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): Berowra - Australia Votes | Federal Election 2016 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), accessdate: July 20, 2016