Division Profile

Division Name

DICKSON

State

Queensland

Elected Member

Dutton, P (LP) 2001-

Name Derivation

Named after Sir James Dickson 1832-1901, a leading advocate of Federation, Queensland Premier 1898-99 and Minister for Defence in the first Federal Ministry.

First Proclaimed / Election

1992/1993

Area

708 sq. kms

Demographic

Outer Metropolitan

Seat Status

Fairly Safe

Enrolment

84,201

Turnout

95.14%

Informal

4.60%

Location

Dickson covers an area of approximately 708 sq km covering the north and west of the Brisbane City limits. It takes in the majority of Pine Rivers Shire. Suburbs include Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bray Park, Brendale, Cashmere, Dayboro, Eatons Hill, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills, Kallangur, Joyner, Lawnton, Petrie, Samford Valley and Strathpine.

Products and Industry

Farming, retail and industrial activities.

Members

DUTTON, P (LP) 2001-

KERNOT, C (ALP) 1998-2001

SMITH, T (LP) 1996-1998

LAVARCH, M H (ALP) 1993-1996

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QLD DIVISION - DICKSON

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