The Division of Lilley is an Australian Electoral Division in Queensland. The current MP is Anika Wells of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
History
The division was first proclaimed in 1913. The division is named after Sir Charles Lilley, a former premier of Queensland and a former chief justice in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
The Division of Lilley includes sparsely populated areas of Brisbane Airport, tidal wetlands around Boondall, and industrial areas around Pinkenba.
It was held by the Liberal Party and its antecedents for all but four terms from 1913 to 1980. However, since 1980, it has tended to be a marginal Labor seat. It is currently represented by Labor MP Anika Wells. Notable former members include former treasurer, former deputy leader of the Labor Party and deputy prime minister, Wayne Swan, as well as George Mackay, who served as Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives during the first term of the Lyons Government, and Kevin Cairns, a minister in the McMahon government.
Boundaries Since 1984, federal electoral division boundaries in Australia have been determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission. Redistributions occur for the boundaries of divisions in a particular state, and they occur every seven years, or sooner if a state's representation entitlement changes or when divisions of a state are malapportioned.
Lilley stretches from Nundah in the south to the bayside suburbs of Sandgate and Brighton in the north, and as far west as Everton Park.
Lilley currently covers the north-eastern part of the City of Brisbane local government area, and includes Banyo, Boondall, Brighton, Chermside, Deagon, Geebung, Kedron, Northgate, Nudgee, Nundah, Pinkenba, Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Taigum, Virginia, Wavell Heights, Zillmere, and Aspley.
Members Image Member Party Term Notes Jacob Stumm Liberal 31 May 1913 –17 February 1917 Previously held the Legislative Assembly of Queensland seat of Gympie. Retired Nationalist 17 February 1917 –26 March 1917 George Mackay 5 May 1917 –7 May 1931 Previously held the Legislative Assembly of Queensland seat of Gympie. Served as Speaker during the Lyons Government. Retired United Australia 7 May 1931 –7 August 1934 Sir Donald Cameron 15 September 1934 –21 September 1937 Previously held the Division of Brisbane. Resigned to contest the Senate and was defeated William Jolly 23 October 1937 –21 August 1943 Lost seat Jim Hadley Labor 21 August 1943 –10 December 1949 Lost seat. Later elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland seat of Nundah in 1956 Bruce Wight Liberal 10 December 1949 –9 December 1961 Lost seat Don Cameron Labor 9 December 1961 –30 November 1963 Lost seat Kevin Cairns Liberal 30 November 1963 –2 December 1972 Served as minister under McMahon. Lost seat Frank Doyle Labor 2 December 1972 –18 May 1974 Lost seat Kevin Cairns Liberal 18 May 1974 –18 October 1980 Lost seat Elaine Darling Labor 18 October 1980 –8 February 1993 Retired Wayne Swan 13 March 1993 –2 March 1996 Lost seat Elizabeth Grace Liberal 2 March 1996 –3 October 1998 Lost seat Wayne Swan Labor 3 October 1998 –11 April 2019 Served as minister under Rudd and Gillard. Served as deputy prime minister under Gillard. Retired Anika Wells 18 May 2019 –present Incumbent. Currently a minister under Albanese
Election results
References
External links Division of Lilley (Qld) – Australian Electoral Commission