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    Hunter Electorate

    NSW, Australia

    Held by LaborRegional55% TPPMP: Dan Repacholi

    Overview

    Geography and description

    Hunter covers the Hunter Valley region of NSW, featuring coal mining towns, vineyards, agricultural areas, and power generation facilities.

    Key Suburbs

    CessnockMuswellbrookSingletonMaitlandKurri KurriDenman

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearWinnerPartyTPP %Swing
    2016Joel FitzgibbonLabor79%+7.3%
    2019Joel FitzgibbonLabor64.8%-14.2%
    2022Dan RepacholiLabor55%-9.8%

    Current Representative

    Elected Member of Parliament

    Dan Repacholi

    LaborSince 2022
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    Key Issues

    Important local matters

    Energy Transition

    High

    Managing economic impacts of changes in coal mining and power generation industries.

    Regional Development

    High

    Diversifying the economy and creating new employment opportunities beyond traditional industries.

    Demographics

    Population and statistics

    Population

    169,000

    Median Age

    41 years

    Median Income

    $1,450 weekly

    Major Industries

    MiningAgriculturePower GenerationManufacturingTourism

    Education

    University Degree

    16%

    Completed High School

    75%