Division of Corinella (1990–1996) explained

Federal:yes
Corinella
State:vic
Created:1990
Abolished:1996
Namesake:Corinella

The Division of Corinella was an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division was created in 1990 and abolished in 1996.[1] It was named for the town of Corinella, derived from the local aboriginal language.[2]

It was located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and parts of western Gippsland. It included the suburbs of Carrum Downs, Cranbourne and Keysborough and the town of Wonthaggi. It was a marginal seat.[3] [4]

Members

ImageMemberPartyTermNotes
 Russell Broadbent
Liberalnowrap 24 March 1990
13 March 1993
Lost seat. Later elected to the Division of McMillan in 1996 and 2004, then elected to Division of Monash in 2019 following re-distribution.[5]
 Alan Griffin
Labornowrap 13 March 1993
2 March 1996
Transferred to the Division of Bruce after Corinella was abolished in 1996.[6]

Election results

See main article: Electoral results for the Division of Corinella (1990–96).

See also

References

  1. Web site: Muller . Damon . 25 August 2022 . The process of federal redistributions: a quick guide . Parliament of Australia.
  2. Web site: Parliamentary Handbook . 2024-05-15 . handbook.aph.gov.au.
  3. News: 1993-03-08 . Commuter protest call . 2024-05-15 . Canberra Times.
  4. News: 1993-03-06 . POLLS . 2024-05-15 . Canberra Times.
  5. Web site: Mr Russell Broadbent MP . 15 March 2024 . Parliament of Australia.
  6. Web site: Hon Alan Griffin . 15 May 2024 . Parliament of Australia.