Herbert, Electoral division in Townsville region, Australia
The Division of Herbert is an electoral division in the Townsville region of Queensland that includes parts of several local council areas. It covers a substantial area that extends from coastal zones to inland regions with varying geography and communities.
This electoral division was established in 1901 as one of the original 65 divisions when the Australian Parliament first formed. It was named after Sir Robert Herbert, who served as Queensland's first Premier in the mid-1800s.
The division boundaries encompass James Cook University, multiple defense establishments, and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority headquarters in Townsville.
The division covers a wide geographic area that includes both urban and rural communities within its boundaries. Getting around the region requires planning since locations are spread across different council zones and landscapes.
The 2016 election resulted in the closest margin in the division's history, with Labor candidate Cathy O'Toole winning by just 37 votes.
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