Division of Gorton

The Division of Gorton is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. It was set up in 2004 and is named for Sir John Gorton, Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971. It covers the outer western suburbs of Melbourne. It includes the suburbs of Hillside, Delahey, Kings Park, Caroline Springs, Deer Park, Cairnlea and Melton as well as the satellite townships of Diggers Rest and Toolern Vale. 

Members
MemberPartyTerm  Brendan O'Connor Labor 2004–2022

Brendan O'Connor had also been the member for the Division of Burke. He has held several Ministerial positions in the Rudd Government and the Gillard Government These have included Immigration and Citizenship, Housing, Human Services, Skills and Training, Small Business, and Employment.

Election results

References

Other websites
 Division of Gorton – Australian Electoral Commission
 Brendan O'Connor's website 

Category:Electoral divisions of Victoria, Australia
Category:2004 establishments in Australia