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Australian Electoral Commission
New South Wales
Named after John Hunter (1737–1821) the second Governor of New South Wales (1795–1799). He was also involved in many sea and land explorations and expeditions and encouraged the study of Australian wildlife.
It covers an area of approximately 10 594sq km from Maitland in the east to Denman in the west, Muswellbrook in the north and south to Wollombi.
The main towns include Branxton, Cessnock, Denman, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, Muswellbrook, and Singleton.
Aluminium smelting, coal-mining, wine grapes, dairying, timber, clothing manufacture, wheat, wool, lambs, beef and dairy cattle, pigs, oats, hay, lucerne, fruit, vegetables, hardwood, timber milling, engineering works and stud farms. Liddell Power Station and Bays Water Power Station are also in the division.
1901
For Current Members information, browse the Parliament of Australia Members page.
AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Rural
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 77 139 Informal Vote: 3.29% Turnout: 96.16% Seat Status: Safe Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 77 641 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 84 649 Informal Vote: 3.42% Turnout: 96.13% Seat Status: Safe Labor Two Party Preferred:
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.