Division of Franklin
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This article is about the federal electorate. For the state electorate, see Division of Franklin (state).
The Division of Franklin is an Australian electoral division in Tasmania. It was set up in 1903 and is named for Sir John Franklin, the polar explorer and Lt Governor of Van Diemen's Land 1843–46.[1] It is covers an area of 6514 km² in southern Tasmania.[1] This includes the Hobart suburbs of Bridgewater, Cygnet, Kingston, Lauderdale as well as Bruny Island.[1]
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Franklin Australian House of Representatives Division | |
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Created | 1903 |
MP | Julie Collins |
Party | Labor |
Namesake | John Franklin |
Electors | 71,122 (2010) |
Area | 6,514 km2 (2,515.1 sq mi) |
Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
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