Electoral district of Roleystone
Roleystone was an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Western Australia from 1989 to 2005.
| Roleystone Western Australia—Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
| State | Western Australia |
| Dates current | 1989–2005 |
| Namesake | Roleystone |
| Area | 1,648 km2 (636.3 sq mi) |
The district was based in the outer south-eastern suburbs and hinterland of Perth, including the south-eastern corner of the Metropolitan Region Scheme. At its abolition, the district included all or parts of the following local government councils: City of Armadale, City of Gosnells, City of Kalamunda, City of Rockingham, City of Kwinana, Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.
Roleystone was a marginal seat. It was held by the Liberal Party for most of its history, but was captured by Labor at the 2001 state election with the fall of the Court government.
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