Division of Shortland
| Shortland Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
 Division of Shortland (green) in New South Wales | |
| Created | 1949 |
| MP | Jill Hall |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | John Shortland |
| Area | 205 km2 (79.2 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Provincial |
The Division of Shortland is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of New South Wales. The Division closely follows the Pacific coast. It is a long and narrow shape not more than 10 kms wide. The western boundary is formed by Lake Macquarie. The Division stretches from Charlestown in the north to Norah Head in the south. It includes the towns of Toukley, Doyalson, Swansea, Belmont and Gateshead.
The Division was named after Lieutenant John Shortland. He was an early explorer of the Hunter Valley region. The Division was set up on May 11, 1949, and the first election was the 1949 Federal election. The seat is currently a safe Labor seat.
Members[change | change source]
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Griffiths | Labor | 1949–1972 | |
| Peter Morris | Labor | 1972–1998 | |
| Jill Hall | Labor | 1998–present | |
Peter Morris' brother, Alan Morris was the member for the Division of Newcastle. His son Matthew Morris was a member of the New South Wales Parliament.
Election results[change | change source]
- 2013 election results Archived 2013-11-02 at the Wayback Machine
- 2010 federal election
- 2007 federal election
- 2004 federal election