Division of Casuarina
History of name
The division was created for the first Legislative Assembly election in 1974. It is named after the main business district of the northern suburbs which took its name from Casuarina Beach, where there are numerous beach sheoak trees (Casuarina Equestiplia).
Location
The division of Casuarina lies on the northern coastline of Darwin. It includes the suburbs of Brinkin, Casuarina, Lee Point, Lyons, Nakara, and Tiwi (including the hospital precinct), as well as a small portion of Alawa and Muirhead.
Approx. area: 12 km²
Members
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| L J Moss | ALP | 2014 - Present |
| K Vatskalis | ALP | 2001 - Sep 2014 |
| P F Adamson | CLP | 1994 - 2001 |
| N M Dondas | CLP | 1974 - 1994 |
Electoral divisions
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- Division of Arafura
- Division of Araluen
- Division of Arnhem
- Division of Barkly
- Division of Blain
- Division of Braitling
- Division of Brennan
- Division of Casuarina
- Division of Daly
- Division of Drysdale
- Division of Fannie Bay
- Division of Fong Lim
- Division of Goyder
- Division of Gwoja
- Division of Johnston
- Division of Karama
- Division of Katherine
- Division of Mulka
- Division of Namatjira
- Division of Nelson
- Division of Nightcliff
- Division of Port Darwin
- Division of Sanderson
- Division of Spillett
- Division of Wanguri
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