Elections > Federal Election 2007 > Seats

Braddon

* BAKER, Mark - LP
CUNNINGHAM, Peter - LDP
DE BOMFORD, Wayne - FFP
DICK, Stephen - CEC
O'HALLORAN, Paul - GRN
SIDEBOTTOM, Sid - ALP     WINNER

* incumbent

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About Braddon

This is a rural Tasmanian electorate in the north-west of the island. It includes King Island, as well as the cities of Burnie and Davenport.

Industry is mostly rural, including some opium poppy growing areas. There are also a number of call centres in the area.

Seat Background

Braddon was first proclaimed in 1955. It was named for Sir Edward Braddon, a former Premier of Tasmania.

Demographics

Rural.

Commentary and Analysis

Marginal Liberal.

Issues

The Federal government's proposed takeover of the Mersey hospital has attracted considerable support from the people likely to benefit.

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