Fraser, Electoral division in Victoria, Australia
Fraser is an electoral division for the House of Representatives in Victoria, stretching across western parts of Melbourne. It covers suburban communities like Sunshine, Albion, Derrimut, and Deer Park, along with portions of Maribyrnong, Brimbank, and Hobsons Bay Council areas.
The division was created in 2018 through a mandatory redistribution by the Australian Electoral Commission. It first appeared in the 2019 federal election, marking a shift in Victoria's electoral boundaries.
The division is named after Malcolm Fraser, a former Australian Prime Minister whose legacy connects to the region's identity. Local communities maintain ties with their parliamentary representative and engage with the area's Indigenous heritage and development.
The area lies west of the Maribyrnong River, stretching from Keilor in the north to Derrimut and Deer Park in the south. Visitors can explore the different suburbs individually as they are well-connected to one another.
Malcolm Fraser, for whom the division is named, served in parliament for 28 years and shaped Australian politics during his Prime Minister years from 1975 to 1983. His selection as namesake reflects his lasting influence on Victoria's political landscape.
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