What is the Division of Mitchell?
Q: What is the Division of Mitchell?
A: The Division of Mitchell is an electoral division in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Q: Who is the division named after?
A: The division is named after Major Thomas Mitchell, a surveyor and explorer who was the first European to explore large areas of New South Wales and Victoria.
Q: When was the Division of Mitchell set up?
A: The Division of Mitchell was set up in 1949.
Q: Which suburbs does the Division of Mitchell cover in Sydney?
A: The Division of Mitchell covers the north-west suburbs of Sydney, including Baulkham Hills, Beaumont Hills, Bella Vista, Box Hill, Kellyville, Nelson and Winston Hills. It also includes parts of Castle Hill, North Rocks, Northmead, Maraylya, Rouse Hill and West Pennant Hills.
Q: What is the political leanings of the Division of Mitchell?
A: After the 2013 federal election, Mitchell became the safest Liberal seat in metropolitan Australia. The ALP (Australian Labour Party) would need a 22% swing to win it.
Q: How safe is the Liberal seat in Mitchell?
A: The Liberal seat in Mitchell is considered the safest in metropolitan Australia after the 2013 federal elections. A swing of 22% would be required for the ALP to win the seat.
Q: Who was Major Thomas Mitchell?
A: Major Thomas Mitchell was a surveyor and explorer who was the first European to explore large areas of New South Wales and Victoria. He is the namesake of the Division of Mitchell in Australia.
