State/Territory: Victoria

Date Name & Boundary Gazetted: 26 July 2021

First Election This Name Was Used At: 2019 federal election

First Election This Boundary Was Used At: First federal election following the 2019 federal election

Name Derivation: Named in honour of Sir John Monash CB(M) KCB(M) GCMG, 1865–1931. Monash was one of the foremost Allied military commanders of the First World War and was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community.

Square Area: 8, 255 Sq Km

Location Description: The Division of Monash consists of: Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, part of the Baw Baw Shire Council, part of the Cardinia Shire Council, part of the Latrobe City Council, part of the Yarra Ranges Shire Council, and the unincorporated area of Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort.

Demographic Rating: Rural – outside capital cities and without majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.