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Australian Electoral Commission
New South Wales
Named after William Hughes (1862–1952), Prime Minister of Australia (1915–1923).
It covers an area of approximately 265 sq km from the Georges River in the north and west, through to the Royal National Park at Waterfall in the south and Sutherland, Jannali and Oyster Bay in the east.
The main suburbs include Alfords Point, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Bonnet Bay, Chipping Norton, Como, Engadine, Hammondville, Heathcote, Holsworthy, Illawong, Jannali, Lucas Heights, Menai, Moorebank, Oyster Bay, Sutherland, Waterfall, Wattle Grove and Woronora Heights.
Atomic reactor, light manufacturing industries, army base at Holsworthy.
1955
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Outer Metropolitan
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 87 821 Informal Vote: 3.74% Turnout: 96.21% Seat Status: Marginal Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 89 630 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 85 741 Informal Vote: 4.08% Turnout: 96.15% Seat Status: 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.