What is the Division of Ballarat?
Q: What is the Division of Ballarat?
A: The Division of Ballarat is an Electoral Division in Victoria, Australia.
Q: When was the Division of Ballarat created?
A: The Division of Ballarat was one of the original 75 divisions created in 1900 for the first federal election in 1901.
Q: What is the Division of Ballarat named after?
A: The Division of Ballarat is named after the city of Ballarat, which is located in the division.
Q: Which areas are included in the Division of Ballarat?
A: The Division of Ballarat includes Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Daylesford, Creswick, Trentham and Clunes. In the past, it has also included Ararat, Maryborough, and Stawell.
Q: What is the closest election result in Australian history?
A: The closest election result in Australian history happened in Ballarat in 1919 when Nationalist Edwin Kerby unseated Labor member Charles McGrath by a single vote.
Q: What happened after the closest election in Australian history was challenged in court?
A: After the closest election in Australian history was challenged in court, a by-election was held in 1920 and was won by McGrath.
Q: What did McGrath say about the election that led to the by-election being held in 1920?
A: McGrath said that the election had not been fair, which led to the by-election being held in 1920.
