The Division of Burt is a federal electoral division in Western Australia that elects one member to the Australian House of Representatives. It is one of the state's metropolitan seats and is classified as an Australian electoral division.
Overview
The division was created for the 2016 federal election and has been contested at every subsequent House of Representatives election. Like other federal divisions, its boundaries are determined by periodic redistributions conducted to keep representation roughly equal as population patterns change.
Name and significance
The electorate takes its name from the Burt family, who are noted for their long involvement in the public and legal life of Western Australia. The name recognises that family's historical contribution to the state.
Location and character
Burt lies within the Perth metropolitan area and covers a mix of residential suburbs and adjoining urban fringe zones. Its communities include established suburbs as well as areas that have experienced recent growth and development, giving the division a blend of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.
Representation and elections
The division returns a single member to the House of Representatives under Australia’s preferential voting system. Voters in Burt participate in the same federal electoral cycles as the rest of the country, and the seat’s political complexion has been shaped by local issues, demographic change and broader national trends.
Redistributions and boundary changes
Boundary adjustments for federal divisions in Western Australia, including Burt, are carried out by the Australian Electoral Commission to reflect population shifts. These redistributions can alter the suburbs included in the division and occasionally affect its electoral margins.