Division of Calwell
The Division of Calwell is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria.
| Calwell Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
Division of Calwell in Victoria, as of the 2022 federal election | |
| Created | 1984 |
| MP | Maria Vamvakinou |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | Arthur Calwell |
| Electors | 106,782 (2022) |
| Area | 265 km2 (102.3 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer metropolitan |
Calwell contains the outer north-western fringe of Melbourne. It includes the suburbs of Broadmeadows, Dallas, Coolaroo, Greenvale, Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park, Craigieburn and Mickleham.
Calwell has been a safe Labor seat since it was created in 1984. Calwell has had only two members, Dr. Andrew Theophanous, from 1984-2001, and the current MP Maria Vamvakinou, since 2001. Both are members of the Australian Labor Party.
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