Elections > Federal Election 2007 > Seats

Calare

ALLEN, Michael - CLR
BUCKINGHAM, Jeremy - GRN
COBB, John - NP     WINNER
PRIESTLEY, Gavin - IND
SIMPSON, David - CEC

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About Calare

Calare covers an area of approximately 21 621 sq km. Starting at the coal mining town of Lithgow in the Blue Mountains, it includes nearby industrial towns and then stretches west along the Great Western, Mitchell and Mid-Western Highways. Main towns include Bathurst, Orange, Cowra and surrounding rural areas.

Seat Background

Calare is named after the Aboriginal name for the Lachlan River.

Demographics

Rural.

Commentary and Analysis

Redistribution and retirement of long serving Independent member Peter Andren means that the AEC description of "Safe Independent" no longer applies.

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