Division of Corinella (1990–1996)

Corinella
Australian House of Representatives Division
Created1990
Abolished1996
NamesakeCorinella

The Division of Corinella was an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division was created in 1990 and abolished in 1996.[1] It was named for the town of Corinella, derived from the local aboriginal language.[2]

It was located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and parts of western Gippsland. It included the suburbs of Carrum Downs, Cranbourne and Keysborough and the town of Wonthaggi.[2] It was a marginal seat.[3][4]

Members

Image Member Party Term Notes
  Russell Broadbent
(1950–) 		Liberal 24 March 1990 –
13 March 1993 		Lost seat. Later elected to the Division of McMillan in 1996 and 2004, then elected to Division of Monash in 2019 following re-distribution.[5]
  Alan Griffin
(1960–) 		Labor 13 March 1993 –
2 March 1996 		Transferred to the Division of Bruce after Corinella was abolished in 1996.[6]

Election results

Main article: Electoral results for the Division of Corinella (1990–96)

See also

References

  1. ^ Muller, Damon (25 August 2022). "The process of federal redistributions: a quick guide". Parliament of Australia.
  2. ^ a b "Parliamentary Handbook". handbook.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Commuter protest call". Canberra Times. 8 March 1993. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  4. ^ "POLLS". Canberra Times. 6 March 1993. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Mr Russell Broadbent MP". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Hon Alan Griffin". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 15 May 2024.

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