Division of Kingsford Smith
Federal electoral division in south‑eastern Sydney, named for aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith; includes Sydney Airport, coastal suburbs and the University of New South Wales.
Overview
The Division of Kingsford Smith is a federal Australian Electoral Division located in the south‑eastern part of the state state of New South Wales. Created in 1949, it takes its name from the pioneering aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, famed for the early Pacific crossing. The division encompasses coastal and inner‑urban suburbs on the north shore of Botany Bay and along the Tasman Sea coastline, within the metropolis of Sydney.
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Boundaries and notable places
Its boundaries include a mix of residential beacheside suburbs, industrial precincts near the airport, and university precincts. Prominent locations within the electorate include Kingsford Smith International Airport and the Kensington campus of the University of New South Wales. Major suburbs commonly encompassed are:
- Coogee
- Randwick
- Maroubra
- Mascot
- Botany
- Malabar
- Kensington
History and namesake
The division was established for the 1949 federal election and was named to honour Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, an early Australian aviation pioneer. His name also appears locally in the airport and the suburb of Kingsford. Over time, periodic redistributions by the Australian Electoral Commission have adjusted the division's borders to reflect demographic change in New South Wales and greater Sydney.
Political profile and significance
Kingsford Smith combines coastal affluence, inner‑city residential areas and significant transport and industrial infrastructure around the airport and Botany Bay. These mixed land uses shape local priorities: transport and aviation policy, coastal management, higher education and local services. Historically the electorate has been represented by parties and members attentive to urban and working‑class concerns, and it is regarded as an important seat for federal politics in southern New South Wales.
For further electoral and boundary details consult the relevant electoral commission resources and maps for the Division of Kingsford Smith.
Questions and answers
Q: What is the Division of Kingsford Smith?
A: The Division of Kingsford Smith is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of New South Wales.
Q: Who is Sir Charles Kingsford Smith?
A: Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was the first pilot to fly across the Pacific Ocean.
Q: What is the significance of Kingsford Smith International Airport and the suburb of Kingsford?
A: Kingsford Smith International Airport and the suburb of Kingsford are both named after Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.
Q: When was the Division of Kingsford Smith set up?
A: The Division of Kingsford Smith was set up in 1949.
Q: What areas does the Division of Kingsford Smith cover?
A: The Division of Kingsford Smith covers the south-eastern suburbs of Sydney, on the north shore of Botany Bay, and the coast of the Tasman Sea. It includes Coogee, Randwick, Maroubra, Mascot, Botany, Malabar and Kensington.
Q: What is the purpose of an electoral division?
A: The purpose of an electoral division is to determine the geographic areas for federal elections in Australia.
Q: How is the representative for the Division of Kingsford Smith elected?
A: The representative for the Division of Kingsford Smith is elected through a preferential voting system in a federal election.
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Sources
- vtr.aec.gov.au : "NSW Division - Kingsford Smith, NSW"
- vtr.aec.gov.au : "Division Profile"
- news.ninemsn.com.au : "Garrett quits as Rudd returns"