2007 federal election: Profile of the Electoral Division of Brand

Updated: 9 February 2011

State:

Western Australia

Name Derivation:

Named after Sir David Brand 1912–79, Premier of Western Australia 1959–71, Member of the Legislative Assembly 1945–75.

Area and Location Description:

Brand covers an area of approximately 430 sq km from Rowley Road in the north to the Peel Inlet in the south, and also includes Garden Island. The main towns are Kwinana, Mandurah and Rockingham.

Map of Division:

Products/Industries of the Area:

Heavy industry in the Kwinana industrial area, alumina refining, tourism and the naval base, HMAS Stirling, on Garden Island.

First Proclaimed/Election:

1984

Demographic Rating:

Provincial

Members:

  • Gray, G (ALP) 2007–
  • Beazley, K (ALP) 1996–2007
  • Fatin, W F (ALP) 1984–1996

Current Member Details:

Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website

AEC Divisional Office Address:

Divisional Office Contact Details

2007 Federal Election Results:

House of Representatives results for Brand

Further information:

For supporting information, see Party Codes, Demographic Ratings and Seat Status.