Macquarie, Electoral division of the Australian House of Representatives in New South Wales, Australia
Macquarie is an electoral division in the Australian House of Representatives covering parts of western Sydney. It stretches across the Blue Mountains and parts of the Hawkesbury area, including several local council areas.
The division was established in 1901 as one of the original 65 electoral divisions, named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie who led New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. Boundaries have shifted over time to reflect population changes in the region.
The division incorporates multiple local government areas, including Blue Mountains City Council and Hawkesbury City Council, representing diverse communities and regional interests.
Voters in this area participate in federal elections held at regular intervals. Information about local polling locations and voting procedures is available from the Australian Electoral Commission.
In the 2019 federal election, this division emerged as one of Australia's most closely contested seats with an extremely narrow margin. The intense public interest and campaign activity made it a focal point of national political attention.
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