Fenner, Electoral division in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Fenner is an electoral division spanning the northern regions of Canberra, covering approximately 238 square kilometers and including Gungahlin and parts of Belconnen west of Eastern Valley Way. The division has around 102,500 registered voters who cast ballots at polling stations distributed across these northern Canberra districts.
The division was established on January 28, 2016, by the Australian Electoral Commission, replacing the former Division of Fraser. The name honors scientist Frank Fenner and his contributions to Australian science and public health.
Voters in this division follow Australia's preferential voting system, ranking candidates by personal preference during federal elections. This practice shapes how residents engage with their democratic choices.
Polling stations are distributed across Gungahlin and northern Belconnen, making voting accessible to residents in these areas during election periods. The division also extends to portions of Jervis Bay Territory on the New South Wales coast, requiring awareness of this broader coverage.
The division extends beyond Canberra's political boundaries to include portions of Jervis Bay Territory, an external territory on the New South Wales coast. This unusual geographic spread makes it distinct among electoral divisions in the region.
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