Division of Farrer
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Farrer Australian House of Representatives Division | |
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![]() Division of Farrer (green) within New South Wales | |
Created | 1949 |
MP | Sussan Ley |
Party | Liberal |
Namesake | William Farrer |
Electors | 94,494 (2013) |
Area | 247,097 km2 (95,404.7 sq mi) |
Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Farrer is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales. It was set up in 1949 and is named for William Farrer, an agricultural scientist.[1] It is in the southern rural area of the state and includes Albury, Balranald, Broken Hill, Deniliquin and Jerilderie.[1]
Members[change | change source]
Member | Party | Term | |
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David Fairbairn | Liberal | 1949–1975 | |
Wal Fife | Liberal | 1975–1984 | |
Tim Fischer | National | 1984–2001 | |
Sussan Ley | Liberal | 2001–present |
It was held by three Cabinet ministers in succession, David Fairbairn, Wal Fife and Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer.
Election results[change | change source]
- 2004 election results
- 2007 election results
- 2010 election results
- 2013 election results[permanent dead link]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Profile of the electoral division of Farrer (NSW)". Australian Electoral Commission. 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.