Western Metropolitan Region
Western Metropolitan Region is one of the eight electoral regions of Victoria, Australia, which elects five members to the Victorian Legislative Council (also referred to as the upper house) by proportional representation. The region was created in 2006 following the 2005 reform of the Victorian Legislative Council.
| Western Metropolitan Region Victoria—Legislative Council | |
|---|---|
Location of Western Metropolitan Region (dark green) in Victoria | |
| State | Victoria |
| Created | 2006 |
| MP | Lizzie Blandthorn (Labor) Moira Deeming (Independent Liberal) David Ettershank (Legalise Cannabis) Trung Luu (Liberal) Ingrid Stitt (Labor) |
| Party | Labor (2) Legalise Cannabis (1) Liberal (1) Independent Liberal (1) |
| Electors | 538,136 (2022) |
| Area | 1,299 km2 (501.5 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Metropolitan |
| Coordinates | 37°45′S 144°42′E |
The region comprises the Legislative Assembly districts of Footscray, Kororoit, Laverton, Niddrie, Point Cook, St Albans, Sunbury, Sydenham, Tarneit, Werribee and Williamstown.
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