GIPPSLAND
Fairly safe Nationals, 7.7%.
Rural: eastern part of the state, with major towns of Morwell, Traralgon, Sale, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance.
Member: Hon. Peter McGauran (born 1955), since 1983.
Once firm National Party territory, Gippsland
is now looking wobbly. The AWB scandal and the equine influenza outbreak have
done little to enhance Peter McGauran’s standing. If a swing is on, Labor may
be able to take the seat.
Declared Candidates
- Helen McAdam, What Women Want
- Peter McGauran, The Nationals
- Jane Rowe, Australian Labor Party
- Jeff Wrathall, Greens
