The electoral division of Bass is one of the five electorates in the

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, it includes north-east Tasmania and

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. Bass takes its name from the British

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and explorer of Australia:

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. The division shares its name and boundaries with the federal division of Bass. Bass and the other House of Assembly electoral divisions are each represented by five members elected under the Hare-Clark electoral system.

History and electoral profile

Bass was created in 1909 and includes the city of Launceston and towns in the states north east including: Scottsdale, Lilydale, St Helens, George Town and others.

Representation

Distribution of seats

Members for Bass

Election results

Vote totals given here are first round vote tallies. Final vote tallies Liberal Michael Ferguson (elected 1) 8491 Labour O'Byrne (elected 2) 8491 Labour Finlay (elected 3) 8491 Liberal Rob Fairs (elected 4) 8491 Greens Rosol (elected 5) 8491 Lambie Pentland (elected 6) 8491 Liberal Simon Wood (elected 7) 6461https://www.tec.tas.gov.au/house-of-assembly/elections-2024/results/bass/pdf/2024-ha-bass-export-count-80.pdf

References

External links

Parliament of Tasmania
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North East Tasmania