Division of Katherine
History
The division was created following the 1986 redistribution and named after the Katherine River. John McDouall Stuart named the river in 1862, after Katherine Chambers, the second daughter of a South Australian pastoralist, James Chambers, who supported his expedition.
Location
This division includes all of the municipality of Katherine, 300km south of Darwin.
Members
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| S Nelson | ALP | 2016 - Present |
| W R Westra Van Holthe | CLP | 2008 - 2016 |
| C F Miller | CLP | 2003 - 2008 |
| M A Reed | CLP | 1987 - 2003 |
