About Watson
This electorate was named after John Christian (Chris) Watson 1867-1941, who served as Australia's first Labor Prime Minister from 27 April 1904 to 17 August 1904.
Watson covers an area of approximately 37 sq km from Belfield and Campsie in the north to Hurstville in the south, Earlwood in the east and Punchbowl in the west. The main suburbs include Bardwell Park, Belmore, Campsie, Clemton Park, Earlwood, Roselands, Wiley Park and parts of Belfield, Beverly Hills, Bexley, Bexley North, Canterbury, Carlton, Hurstville, Kingsgrove, Lakemba, Narwee, Penshurst, Punchbowl and Riverwood.
If you live or work in the Watson area and need help with federal government services, you are welcome to contact my electorate office on 9553 3800.
Watson Redistribution
The Australian Electoral Commission has conducted a thorough review of federal electorates in New South Wales. This has resulted in some significant changes for the seat of Watson and will mean that some voters will no longer be represented by this electorate.
At the next election you will vote in the boundaries of the new electorate.
Residents of Mount Lewis, Greenacre, Chullora, Strathfield South, Croydon Park, Enfield, Burwood, and Strathfield will join the new electorate of Watson.
Residents of Earlwood, Undercliffe, Bardwell Park, Bexley North, Kingsgrove and Beverly Hills will join the electorate of Barton and will be represented by Mr Robert McClelland MP.
Residents of Riverwood, Narwee, Penshurst, and Hurstville will join the electorate of Banks and will be represented by Mr Daryl Melham MP.
Watson Electorate Profile
Area and Location Description: Watson covers an area of approximately 37 sq km from Belfield and Campsie in the north to Hurstville in the south, Earlwood in the east and Punchbowl in the west. The main suburbs include Bardwell Park, Belmore, Campsie, Clemton Park, Earlwood, Roselands, Wiley Park and parts of Belfield, Beverly Hills, Bexley, Bexley North, Canterbury, Carlton, Hurstville, Kingsgrove, Lakemba, Narwee, Penshurst, Punchbowl and Riverwood.
Products/Industries of the Area: Light manufacturing and service industries.
Electors Enrolled: 81,819
Watson Issues
A National High-Speed Broadband Network
A Rudd Labor Government will deliver a National High-Speed Broadband Network so that small businesses, schools and households can have access to internet connections which work at world class speed.
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Watson Issues
Watson Issues
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Protecting Australia from Climate Change
?Climate change is now one of the greatest challenges facing our community, our country and our world,? said local MP, Tony Burke.
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Delivering the Education Revolution
In our local area many of us want our kids to get the best opportunities. That?s why we need an education revolution.
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AM Transcript: Agriculture Minister discusses industry's future challenges
TONY BURKE: I've got to say, I still have a high level of optimism. Anybody who has a history of farming on a continent like ours is used to being resilient and used to having to adapt... it is the right sort of people... who are now going to be in the fr
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State MPs in the Electorate of Watson
The Hon. Cherie Burton MP
Minister for Housing and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)
Member for Kograh
17B Regent St
KOGRAH NSW 2217
Ph: (02) 9587 9684
Fax: (02) 9558 7138
kograh@parliament.nsw.gov.au
The Hon. Frank Sartor MP
Member for Rockdale
Minister for Planning
Minister for Redfern Waterloo
Minister for Science and Medical Research and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)
478 Princes Highway
ROCKDALE NSW 2216
Ph: (02) 9597 1414
Fax: (02) 9567 0508
rockdale@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Ms Linda Burney MP
Member for Canterbury
Level 2 303—312 Beamish Street
CAMPSIE NSW 2194
Ph: (02) 9718 1234
Fax: (02) 9787 1999
linda.burney@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Mr Kevin Greene MP
Member for Georges River
8 Ormonde Pde
HURSTVILLE NSW 2220
Ph: (02) 9580 9349
Fax: (02) 9580 9103
kevin.greene@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Mr Tony Stewart MP
Member for Bankstown
Suite 1, 3rd Floor
402-410 Chapel Rd
BANKSTOWN NSW 2200
Ph: (02)9708 3838
Fax: (02) 9708 3960
tony.stewart@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Local Government
Local Government areas within Watson include Canterbury Council, Hurstville Council and Rockdale Council.
For Local Council information, follow the links below:
www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au
www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au
www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
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