Named after Louisa Dunkley 1866–1927, founder of the Victorian Women's Post and Telegraph Association in 1900 and campaigner for equal pay for women.
Area and Location Description:
The Division of Dunkley is located south-east of Melbourne. It covers an area of approximately 140 sq km from Seaford in the north to Mornington in the south. The main suburbs include Baxter (part), Frankston, Frankston North, Frankston South, Langwarrin, Langwarrin South, Mt Eliza, Mornington, Seaford and Skye (part).
Products/Industries of the Area:
Light industry, commercial and retail.
First Proclaimed/Election:
1984
Demographic Rating:
Outer Metropolitan
Members:
Billson, B (LP) 1996–
Chynoweth, R L (ALP) 1993–1996
Ford, F A (LP) 1990–1993
Chynoweth, R L (ALP) 1984–1990
