While undertaking a clean out of files ahead of an office move, I found this map of Bennelong’s shifting electorate boundaries.
It shows how far on-line mapping technology has come in two decades. What I once compiled with photocopied maps, sticky tape and highlighter pens, I now publish as an easy to navigate on-line tool.Read More »Bennelong map illustrates changing map technology
The announcement today that Liberal MP for Bennelong John Alexander will retire at the 2022 election prompts an obvious question – will it hurt Liberal prospects in the seat?
It is strange to suggest that a seat with a Liberal margin of 6.9%, that has been won by Labor only once in its 73 years of existence, could be put as risk by Alexander’s resignation.
But that Labor victory in 2007, when Maxine McKew defeated Prime Minister John Howard, lives on as one of the most remarkable moments in Australian election night history.
Mention Bennelong and Labor true believers dream the seat can deliver another magic moment for them.
But how vulnerable is Bennelong? Here’s my mini-guide to the seat.Read More »John Alexander’s Retirement opens up the contest in Bennelong