Electoral division of Murchison
The electoral division of Murchison is one of the fifteen electorates in the Tasmanian Legislative Council, situated in the western/north-west region of the state. It is the largest electorate in size, covering an area of 19,391 km² and includes the municipalities of Circular Head, King Island, Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast and part of Burnie City.
| Murchison Tasmania—Legislative Council | |
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Map showing the electoral division of Murchison, as of the 2017 periodic review. | |
| State | Tasmania |
| Created | 1999 |
| MP | Ruth Forrest |
| Party | Independent |
| Namesake | Mount Murchison |
| Electors | 27,059 (January 2019) |
| Area | 19,391 km2 (7,486.9 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
| Coordinates | 41.665°S 145.348°E |
Ruth Forrest has been the sitting member for Murchison since 2005, she ran unopposed in 2011, and was re-elected in 2017 and 2023. The next scheduled election is in 2029. As of January 2019, there were 27,059 enrolled voters.
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