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'''Manly''' is an [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly electoral districts|electoral district]] of the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]] in the Australian state of [[New South Wales]], and covers a large portion of the [[Northern Beaches Council]] [[Local government areas of New South Wales|local government area]]. Created in 1927, although it has historically tended to be a [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]]-leaning seat, Manly has had a history of independent local members. It is represented by [[James Griffin (Australian politician)|James Griffin]] for the Liberal Party, and was previously represented by the former [[Premier of New South Wales]], [[Mike Baird (politician)|Mike Baird]]. It is also located in the federal [[Division of Warringah]], which is represented by [[Tony Abbott]], former Prime Minister of Australia.
'''Manly''' is an [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly electoral districts|electoral district]] of the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]] in the Australian state of [[New South Wales]], and covers a large portion of the [[Northern Beaches Council]] [[Local government areas of New South Wales|local government area]]. Created in 1927, although it has historically tended to be a [[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal]]-leaning seat, Manly has had a history of independent local members. It is represented by [[James Griffin (Australian politician)|James Griffin]] for the Liberal Party, and was previously represented by the former [[Premier of New South Wales]], [[Mike Baird (politician)|Mike Baird]]. It is also located in the federal [[Division of Warringah]], which is represented by [[Tony Abbott]], former Prime Minister of Australia.


On 23 January 2017, Baird resigned as Premier and member for Manly,<ref>{{cite news|title=NSW Premier Mike Baird resigns|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4413164/nsw-premier-mike-baird-resigns/|work=Illawarra Mercury|date=19 January 2017|language=en}}</ref> triggering a [[Manly state by-election, 2017|by-election in the district]] which was held on 8 April and won by Liberal candidate [[James Griffin (Australian politician)|James Griffin]].<ref name="winner">{{cite news|title=Manly by-election 2017: Griffin wins despite swing|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/manly-daily/manly-byelection-2017-result/news-story/f0837addf9b78d8496bee06c77024dcb|accessdate=14 April 2017|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=8 April 2017}}</ref>
On 23 January 2017, Baird resigned as Premier and member for Manly,<ref>{{cite news|title=NSW Premier Mike Baird resigns|url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4413164/nsw-premier-mike-baird-resigns/|work=Illawarra Mercury|date=19 January 2017|language=en}}</ref> triggering a [[Manly state by-election, 2017|by-election in the district]] which was held on 8 April and won by Liberal candidate [[James Griffin (Australian politician)|James Griffin]].<ref name="winner">{{cite news|title=Manly by-election 2017: Griffin wins despite swing|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/manly-daily/manly-byelection-2017-result/news-story/f0837addf9b78d8496bee06c77024dcb|accessdate=14 April 2017|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=8 April 2017}}</ref>
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Revision as of 21:51, 11 July 2018

For the former Queensland state electorate, see Electoral district of Manly (Queensland).

Manly
New South Wales—Legislative Assembly
Location within Sydney
StateNew South Wales
Created1927
MPJames Griffin
PartyLiberal
NamesakeManly
Electors55,105 (2017)
Area26 km2 (10.0 sq mi)
DemographicUrban
Electorates around Manly:
Davidson Wakehurst Pacific Ocean
Willoughby Manly Pacific Ocean
North Shore Vaucluse Pacific Ocean

Manly is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales, and covers a large portion of the Northern Beaches Council local government area. Created in 1927, although it has historically tended to be a Liberal-leaning seat, Manly has had a history of independent local members. It is represented by James Griffin for the Liberal Party, and was previously represented by the former Premier of New South Wales, Mike Baird. It is also located in the federal Division of Warringah, which is represented by Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia.

On 23 January 2017, Baird resigned as Premier and member for Manly,[1] triggering a by-election in the district which was held on 8 April and won by Liberal candidate James Griffin.[2]

Members for Manly

Member Party Period
  Alfred Reid Nationalist 1927–1931
  United Australia 1931–1943
  Independent Democrat 1943–1945
  Liberal 1945
  Douglas Darby Liberal 1945–1962
  Independent Liberal 1962–1968
  Liberal 1968–1978
  Alan Stewart Labor 1978–1984
  David Hay Liberal 1984–1991
  Peter Macdonald Independent 1991–1999
  David Barr Independent 1999–2007
  Mike Baird Liberal 2007–2017
  James Griffin Liberal 2017–present

Election results

See also: Electoral results for the district of Manly
Manly state by-election, 2017[3][4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal James Griffin 18,775 43.8 −24.2
Independent Kathryn Ridge 9,332 21.8 +21.8
Greens Clara Williams Roldan 7,855 18.4 +1.2
Independent Ron Delezio 2,375 5.5 +5.5
Voluntary Euthanasia Kerry Bromson 1,087 2.5 +2.5
Animal Justice Ellie Robertson 946 2.2 +2.2
Independent Haris Jackman 767 1.8 +1.8
Christian Democrats Annie Wright 759 1.8 +0.9
Independent John Cook 306 0.7 +0.7
Brian Clare 294 0.7 +0.7
Independent W Bush 208 0.5 +0.5
Victor Waterson 123 0.3 +0.3
Total formal votes 42,827 97.4 −0.5
Informal votes 1,143 2.6 +0.5
Turnout 43,970 79.8 −9.9
Two-candidate-preferred result
Liberal James Griffin 20,187 60.5 −14.0
Independent Kathryn Ridge 13,158 39.5 +39.5
Liberal hold Swing N/A
New South Wales state election, 2015: Manly[5][6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Mike Baird 32,160 68.0 −2.2
Greens Clara Williams Roldan 8,103 17.1 −0.7
Labor Jennifer Jary 6,098 12.9 +2.5
No Land Tax Rod Jamieson 517 1.1 +1.1
Christian Democrats Annie Wright 420 0.9 −0.8
Total formal votes 47,298 97.9 +0.6
Informal votes 1,031 2.1 −0.6
Turnout 48,329 89.7 +2.6
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal Mike Baird 33,426 78.4 +1.4
Labor Jennifer Jary 9,209 21.6 −1.4
Two-candidate-preferred result
Liberal Mike Baird 32,848 74.5 −2.5
Greens Clara Williams Roldan 11,233 25.5 +2.5
Liberal hold Swing −2.5

References

  1. ^ "NSW Premier Mike Baird resigns". Illawarra Mercury. 19 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Manly by-election 2017: Griffin wins despite swing". The Daily Telegraph. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  3. ^ First Preference Votes Report Parliamentary Election: Manly, Electoral Commission NSW, 13 April 2017.
  4. ^ State Electoral District of Manly Distribution of Preferences, Electoral Commission NSW, 13 April 2017.
  5. ^ State Electoral District of Manly: First Preference Votes, NSWEC.
  6. ^ State Electoral District of Manly: Distribution of Preferences, NSWEC.
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