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Electoral District of Reynell (PDF, 1.1MB)Features of the district
Location
The district of Reynell is a mixture of residential and industrial suburbs and lies to the south-west of the metropolitan Adelaide area. The Gulf St Vincent coastline forms its western boundary and the Southern Expressway runs down its centre.
Area
Approximately 31.7 km2
Localities
Reynell incorporates the suburbs of Christie Downs, Lonsdale, O'Sullivan Beach, Old Reynella, and Reynella. It also includes parts of the suburbs of Christies Beach, and Morphett Vale.
History
The district of Reynell was created at the 1991 boundary redistribution and was contested and represented for the first time in 1993.
Origin of the name
The district is named after John Reynell (1809–1873), a leading force and foundation member of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, who arrived in Adelaide on the Surrey in 1838. Reynell began pastoral operations from Reynella Farm in 1840, planting vines in 1841 and pioneering the export of claret and burgundy to New Zealand. Reynell is believed to have established the first commercial vineyard and winery in South Australia. In 1854 he sold part of his farm for the township of Reynella to expand.
Key boundary changes following the 2024 redistribution
Reynell gains the suburb of Christie Downs and a portion of the suburb of Morphett Vale.
For full details see the 2024 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 3.0MB)
Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Julie M. Greig | LIB | 1993–1997 |
| Mary G. (Gay) Thompson | ALP | 1997–2010 |
| Katrine A. Hildyard | ALP | 2014–present |
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Electoral District of Ramsay (PDF, 1.4MB)Features of the district
Location
This district is situated toward the northern fringes of metropolitan Adelaide. It is made up predominantly of residential suburbs along with some industrial areas, and is crossed by the Little Para River.
Area
Approximately 29.2 km2
Localities
Ramsay incorporates the suburbs of Brahma Lodge, Burton, Direk, Elizabeth Vale, Salisbury, Salisbury North, Salisbury Plain, and Salisbury South. It also includes parts of the suburbs of Elizabeth South and Paralowie.
History
The district of Ramsay was created at the 1983 boundary redistribution and was contested and represented for the first time in 1985.
Origin of the name
The district is named after Alexander Maurice Ramsay CBE (1914–1978), who was General Manager of the South Australian Housing Trust for over 25 years, and was a prominent figure in community affairs, devoting his efforts to improving the lives of South Australians.
Key boundary changes following the 2024 redistribution
No changes.
For full details see the 2024 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 3.0MB)Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn M. F. Arnold | ALP | 1985–1993 |
| Michael D. (Mike) Rann | ALP | 1993–2012 |
| Zoe L. Bettison | ALP | 2012*–present |
*by-election
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Electoral District of Port Adelaide (PDF, 2.0MB)Features of the district
Location
The district of Port Adelaide is located to the north-west of metropolitan Adelaide. It includes the historic area of Port Adelaide, the seaside suburbs of North Haven, Largs Bay and Semaphore, and areas of industry such as Dry Creek, and Wingfield.
Area
Approximately 84.3 km2
Localities
Port Adelaide incorporates the suburbs of Birkenhead, Cavan, Dry Creek, Ethelton, Exeter, Garden Island, Gillman, Glanville, Largs Bay, Largs North, New Port, North Haven, Osborne, Ottoway, Outer Harbor, Peterhead, Port Adelaide, Semaphore, Taperoo, Torrens Island, and Wingfield. It also includes part of the suburb of Rosewater.
History
Port Adelaide was a district for the Legislative Council from 1851 – 1857. The district is one of only four (with Flinders, Light and West Torrens) to bear the name of one of the 17 original 1857 House of Assembly districts. The name was discontinued in 1970 but was revived at the 1998 boundary redistribution to replace the district of Hart, and first represented again in 2002.
Origin of the name
The electoral district takes its name from the historic port and suburb at its centre. Chosen by Colonel Light as the most suitable port for the province, Light surveyed the road from Adelaide to Port Adelaide in 1837 and reported that a canal could easily be cut to connect the harbour with the River Torrens. Like the city of Adelaide, the port is named after Queen Adelaide, wife of the-then sitting monarch King William IV.
Key boundary changes following the 2024 redistribution
Port Adelaide loses the suburb of Semaphore South.
For full details see the 2024 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 3.0MB)Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin O. Foley | ALP | 2002–2012 |
| Susan Close | ALP | 2012*– present |
* by-election
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| James E. Stephens | ALP* | 1933– 959 |
| John R. Ryan | ALP | 1959–1970 |
* First elected in 1933 under the former multi-member electoral system.
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Electoral District of Playford (PDF, 993KB)Features of the district
Location
This largely residential district is located in the northern suburbs of metropolitan Adelaide, bound by Port Wakefield Road along its western side and the Gawler railway line on its eastern side.
Area
Approximately 17.0 km2
Localities
Playford includes the suburbs of Green Fields, Parafield Gardens, Salisbury Downs, and portions of the suburbs of Mawson Lakes, and Paralowie.
History
The district was created in 1969 and first contested and represented in 1970. During the intervening years its boundaries have shifted considerably.
Origin of the name
The district of Playford is named after Sir Thomas Playford (1896–1981), Premier of South Australia from 1938 to 1965, the longest serving Premier in South Australia. One of Playford’s key successes was to change the basis of the state’s economy from an over-reliance on primary industry to an industry-based footing. The Whyalla steelworks and shipyard, the Port Stanvac oil refinery and the Housing and Electricity Trusts were all established in his time.
Key boundary changes following the 2024 redistribution
No changes.
For full details see the 2024 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 3.0MB)Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Terence M. McRae | ALP | 1970–1989 |
| John A. Quirke | ALP | 1989–1997 |
| John J. (Jack) Snelling | ALP | 1997–2018 |
| Michael Brown | ALP | 2018–2022 |
| John P. Fullbrook | ALP | 2022–present |
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Electoral District of Newland (PDF, 1.4MB)Features of the district
Location
The district of Newland is located on the north-eastern edge of metropolitan Adelaide area and occupies much of the City of Tea Tree Gully local government area. The district includes the Hope Valley Reservoir.
Area
Approximately 26.1 km2
Localities
Newland includes the suburbs of Banksia Park, Fairview Park, Hope Valley, Modbury, Ridgehaven, St Agnes, Tea Tree Gully, Yatala Vale, and part of the suburb of Modbury North.
History
The district was created at the 1976 boundary redistribution and first represented in 1977. During the intervening years its boundaries have shifted around considerably.
Origin of the name
Newland is named after Simpson Newland (1835-1925), a prominent South Australian pastoralist, author and politician. A wealthy farmer, he entered the House of Assembly in 1881 and was State Treasurer 1885-1887. Newland made significant contributions to development around the Murray River and was a prominent advocate of building locks and a major port on the river, as well as a north-south railway. Newland is best remembered today as the author of the book ‘Paving the Way’.
Key boundary changes following the 2024 redistribution
No changes.
For full details see the 2024 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 3.0MB)Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| John H. C. Klunder | ALP | 1977–1979 |
| Brian Billard | LIB | 1979–1982 |
| John H. C. Klunder | ALP | 1982–1985 |
| Dianne L. (Di) Gayler | ALP | 1985–1989 |
| Dorothy C. Kotz | LIB | 1989–2006 |
| Thomas R. (Tom) Kenyon | ALP | 2006–2018 |
| Richard Harvey | LIB | 2018–2022 |
| Olivia M. Savvas | ALP | 2022–present |