Electoral district of Wyong
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Wyong is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. The district is a 44,017 km² urban and semi-rural electorate on the Central Coast. The main urban centres are the towns of Wyong, Toukley and Wyee. It is represented by David Harris of the Australian Labor Party.
Issues of concern in recent elections have included maintaining urban development at a sustainable rate, and ensuring the water supply in the area.
[edit] History
Wyong was originally established in 1962. In 1973, it was replaced by Munmorah and a redistricted Gosford. In 1988, a recreated Wyong and The Entrance replaced Tuggerah.
[edit] Members for Wyong
| Member | Party affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Maher | Australian Labor Party | 1962-1965 |
| Harry Jensen | Australian Labor Party | 1965-1973 |
| Harry Moore | Australian Labor Party | 1988-1991 |
| Paul Crittenden | Australian Labor Party | 1991-2007 |
| David Harris | Australian Labor Party | 2007-present |
[edit] External links
- Wyong Electoral District. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved on January 26, 2007.
- State Electoral District - Wyong Results 2003. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved on January 26, 2007.
- State Electoral District - Wyong Results 1999. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved on January 26, 2007.
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