The Division of Flinders is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division was one of the original 75 divisions set up for the first federal election in 1901. It once covered country areas south and east of Melbourne which are now outer southern suburbs on the Mornington Peninsula, including Dromana, Hastings and Portsea.
It is named for Matthew Flinders, the first man to sail right around Australia, and the person who gave Australia her name.
A: The Division of Flinders is located in Victoria, Australia.
A: The Division of Flinders was established in 1901 for the first federal election.
A: The Division of Flinders originally covered country areas south and east of Melbourne which are now outer southern suburbs on the Mornington Peninsula, including Dromana, Hastings and Portsea.
A: The Division of Flinders is named after Matthew Flinders, the first man to sail right around Australia, and the person who gave Australia her name.
A: Yes, the Division of Flinders is still an active electoral division.
A: Matthew Flinders is significant to Australian history as he was the first person to sail right around Australia and gave the country its name.
A: The Division of Flinders has changed over time from covering country areas to now including outer southern suburbs on the Mornington Peninsula.
