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: In recognition of their significant contribution in advocating for Aboriginal rights and welfare, the electoral division is jointly named in honour of: Sir Douglas Ralph Nicholls MBE(C) OBE(C) KCVO, 1906–88, a Yorta Yorta, Baraparapa, Dja Dja Wurrung, Jupagalk and Wergaia man, and Lady Gladys Nicholls, 1906–81, a Baraparapa and Dja Dja Wurrung woman.

Square Area: 14, 773 Sq Km

Location Description: The Division of Nicholls consists of: Campaspe Shire Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Moira Shire Council, part of the Mitchell Shire Council, and part of the Strathbogie Shire Council.

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