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Australian Electoral Commission
Western Australia
Named after Sir John (later Lord) Forrest (1847–1918), the first Premier of Western Australia (1890–1901). Involved in exploration of Western Australia and South Australia and entered Federal Parliament in 1901.
It covers an area of approximately 21 143 sq km encompassing the south west corner of Western Australia from the Shire of Harvey in the north to the Shire of Manjimup in the south.
The main towns include Augusta, Australind, Bridgetown, Bunbury, Busselton, Capel, Collie, Donnybrook, Dunsborough, Eaton, Harvey, Manjimup, Margaret River, Nannup, Pemberton and Yallingup.
Agriculture (beef and dairy cattle, sheep, fruit and vegetables, wine, flowers), forestry (hard and softwoods, woodchipping) mining (coal, mineral sands, tin and tantalite), fisheries, manufacturing, commerce and tourism.
1922
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Rural
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 82 666 Informal Vote: 5.10% Turnout: 95.85% Seat Status: Fairly Safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 85 315 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 82 248 Informal Vote: 5.05% Turnout: 95.68% Seat Status: Fairly Safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.