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Melanie Davy
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Kyle Squibb
United Australia Party
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Lynne Kershaw
IMO Party
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Electorate Information
State/Territory: Tasmania
Date Name & Boundary Gazetted: 14 November 2017
First Election This Name Was Used At: 1903 Federal Election
First Election This Boundary Was Used At: 2019 Federal Election
Name Derivation: Named in honour of George Bass, 1771–1803. Bass was a surgeon, scientist and explorer who was one of those responsible for the early geographical investigation of the Australian coast. Bass’ explorations included the islands in Bass Strait, the Tamar estuary, the Derwent estuary and Mount Wellington.
Square Area: 7, 975 Sq Km
Location Description: The Division of Bass is located on Launceston and consists of the: City of Launceston Municipality of Dorset Municipality of Flinders Municipality of George Town Municipality of West Tamar The Division of Bass includes Flinders Island.
Demographic Rating: Provincial – outside capital cities, but with a majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.
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