State: Victoria

Name Derivation: Named after Sir John McEwen 1900-80, who served as caretaker Prime Minister of Australia for three weeks 1967-68.

Area and Location Description: McEwen covers an area of 10 675 sq kms from Seymour in the north to Powelltown in the south, and from Woodend in the west to Alexandra in the east. The main towns and localities include Alexandra, Broadford, Diamond Creek (part), Eildon, Gisborne, Healesville, Lancefield, Hurstbridge, Kilmore, Macedon, Marysville, Riddells Creek, Romsey, Seymour, Wallan, Warburton, Whittlesea, Woodend (part), Woori Yallock (part), Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction and Yea.

Map of Division: McEwen [PDF 120KB]

Products/Industries of the Area: Cattle grazing, wool growing, forestry, market gardening, wines, sawmills, dairying, various small businesses and tourism.

First Proclaimed/Election: 1984

Demographic Rating: Rural

Members:

• Bailey, F (LP) 1996-
• Cleeland, P R (ALP) 1993-1996
• Bailey, F E (LP) 1990-1993
• Cleeland, P R (ALP) 1984-1990

Current Member Details: Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website

AEC Divisional Office Address: Divisional Office Contact Details

2007 Federal Election Results: House of Representatives results for McEwen

Further information:

• 2004 Federal Election - House of Representatives results for McEwen
• 2004 Divisional Profile
• 2004 Map of Division

For supporting information, see Party Codes, Demographic Ratings and Seat Status .