2007 federal election: Profile of the Electoral Division of Lingiari

Updated: 9 February 2011

State: Northern Territory

Name Derivation: Named in honour of Vincent Lingiari OAM 1908–88, who was a member of the Gurindji people from the Victoria River District.

Area and Location Description: Lingiari covers an area of approximately 1 347 849 sq km of the Northern Territory including Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Map of Division: Lingiari [PDF 120KB]

Products/Industries of the Area: Cattle, tourism, horticulture, fishing, light industry in Alice Springs, bauxite, copper, gold and uranium mining.

First Proclaimed/Election: 2000/2001 (Previously part of the Division of Northern Territory – 1922–2000.)

Demographic Rating: Rural

Members:

  • Snowdon, W (ALP) 2001–

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 Lingiari


Further information:

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