Parkinson Ward Explained

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Parkinson Ward
Created:2008
Abolished:2016
Namesake:Parkinson
Electors:26,846
Electors Year:2012
Class:Outer metropolitan

Parkinson Ward was a Brisbane City Council ward covering Parkinson and surrounding suburbs. It was abolished as part of the 2015 redistribution and replaced by Calamvale Ward, this taking effect at the 2016 election.

History

Following a 2007 redistribution, the ward was created to replace Labor-held Acacia Ridge Ward, while gaining area from Richlands Ward and losing area to Runcorn Ward and Moorooka Ward.[1]

Incumbent Acacia Ridge councillor Kevin Bianchi did not contest the election, and Angela Owen-Taylor won it for the Liberal Party with a two-party-preferred swing of almost 10%. She was re-elected in 2012 with a further 10.7% swing.[2]

Councillors for Parkinson Ward

ImageMemberPartyTermNotes
 Angela OwenLiberal15 March 2008
26 July 2008
Formerly known as Angela Owen-Taylor. Moved to Calamvale Ward after Parkinson was abolished
 Liberal National26 July 2008 –
19 March 2016

Electoral results

2008

Notes and References

  1. News: Calamvale – Brisbane 2016. 2016-02-19. The Tally Room. 2017-03-10. en-US.
  2. Web site: Parkinson - 2012 Brisbane City Council Election - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). www.abc.net.au. 2017-03-10.