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Results of the 2007 Australian federal election (House of Representatives)

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The following tables show state-by-state results in the Australian House of Representatives at the 2007 federal election, 83 Labor, 65 coalition (55 Liberal, 10 National), 2 independent.[1][2][3] Detailed results for all 150 seats are also available. The Nationals were reduced to nine seats and the coalition to 64 when independent Rob Oakeshott won the 2008 Lyne by-election.

Australian House of Representatives elections, 2007
Australia
← 2004 24 November 2007 (2007-11-24) 2010 →
All 150 seats in the Australian House of Representatives
76 seats needed for a majority
Turnout94.8%
Party Leader % Seats +/–
Labor Kevin Rudd 43.4% 83 +23
Liberal John Howard 36.3% 55 −19
National Mark Vaile 5.5% 10 −2
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
John Howard John Howard
Coalition		 Kevin Rudd
Labor		Kevin Rudd

Australia edit

 
Electoral divisions: Australia
House of Reps (IRV) — Turnout 94.76% (CV) — Informal 3.95%[4][5] 
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 5,388,147 43.38 +5.74 83   23
  Liberal  4,506,236 36.28 –4.19 55   19
  National 682,424 5.49 –0.40 10   2
  Country Liberal 40,298 0.32 –0.02 0   1
Liberal–National coalition 5,228,958 42.09 −4.61 65   22
  Greens 967,781 7.79 +0.60
  Family First 246,792 1.99 –0.02
  Christian Democrats 104,705 0.84 +0.22
  Democrats 89,810 0.72 –0.51
  One Nation 32,650 0.26 –0.93
  Citizens Electoral Council 27,879 0.22 –0.14
  Liberty and Democracy Party 17,041 0.14 +0.14
  Socialist Alliance 9,973 0.08 –0.04
  Climate Change Coalition 9,470 0.08 +0.08
  Democratic Labor 6,018 0.05 +0.04
  Socialist Equality 4,283 0.03 +0.03
  What Women Want 3,870 0.03 +0.03
  Climate Conservatives 3,239 0.03 +0.03
  Fishing Party 2,083 0.02 +0.00
  Non-Custodial Parents 795 0.01 +0.00
  Independents / Not Affiliated [a] 276,370 2.23 –0.27 2   1
Total 12,419,863     150
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 6,545,759 52.70 +5.44 83   23
  Liberal/National coalition 5,874,104 47.30 –5.44 65   22
Invalid/blank votes 510,951 3.95 −1.23
Registered voters/turnout 13,646,539 94.72
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

New South Wales edit

Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in New South Wales
2007 Australian federal election
(New South Wales)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 49 New South Wales seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and 6 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader Kevin Rudd John Howard
Party Labor Liberal/National coalition
Last election 21 seats 21 seats
Seats won 28 seats 15 seats
Seat change   7   6
Popular vote 1,791,171 1,645,493
Percentage 44.12% 40.53%
Swing   7.24   4.82
TPP 53.68% 46.32%
TPP swing   5.61   5.61
 
 
Turnout 94.99% (CV) — Informal 4.95%[4][5]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 1,791,171 44.12 +7.42 28   7
  Liberal  1,324,311 32.62 –3.54 15   6
  National 321,182 7.91 –1.28 5   1
Liberal–National coalition 1,645,493 40.53 −4.81 20   7
  Greens 320,031 7.88 –0.21
  Christian Democrats 77,903 1.92 +0.70
  Family First Party 35,469 0.87 +0.10
  Australian Democrats 11,106 0.27 –0.80
  Climate Change Coalition 9,470 0.23 +0.23
  Citizens Electoral Council 9,045 0.22 –0.08
  One Nation 8,426 0.21 –1.19
  Liberty and Democracy Party 4,906 0.12 +0.12
  Socialist Alliance 3,970 0.10 –0.01
  Socialist Equality Party 3,435 0.08 +0.08
  Climate Conservatives 2,074 0.05 +0.05
  The Fishing Party 1,073 0.03 –0.04
  Non-Custodial Parents Party 795 0.02 –0.01
  Independents 134,424 3.31 –0.69 1   1
  Not Affiliated 695 0.02 –0.02
Total 4,059,486 49   1
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 2,179,029 53.68 +5.61 28   7
  Liberal/National coalition 1,880,457 46.32 –5.61 20   7
Invalid/blank votes 211,519 4.95 −1.17
Registered voters/turnout 4,496,208 94.99
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

Independents: Tony Windsor

Liberal to Labor: Bennelong, Dobell, Eden-Monaro, Lindsay, Parramatta (notional), Robertson

National to Labor: Page

Independent to National: Calare

Gwydir (National) was abolished in the last redistribution. Liberal-held Macquarie, a notionally Labor seat, was also won by the Labor Party.[6]

Victoria edit

Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in Victoria
2007 Australian federal election
(Victoria)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 37 Victorian seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and 6 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader Kevin Rudd John Howard
Party Labor Liberal/National coalition
Last election 19 seats 18 seats
Seats won 21 seats 16 seats
Seat change   2   2
Popular vote 1,416,215 1,302,785
Percentage 44.69% 41.11%
Swing   4.24   5.64
TPP 54.27% 45.73%
TPP swing   5.27   5.27
 
 
 
Electoral divisions: Victoria
 
Electoral divisions: Melbourne area
Turnout 95.17% (CV) — Informal 3.26%[4]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 1,416,215 44.69 +4.24 21   2
  Liberal  1,206,926 38.09 –5.15 14   2
  National 95,859 3.02 –0.49 2  
Liberal–National coalition 1,302,785 41.11 −5.64 16   2
  Greens 258,846 8.17 +0.72
  Family First 95,663 3.02 +0.64
  Democrats 38,814 1.22 +0.15
  Citizens Electoral Council 8,656 0.27 –0.20
  Democratic Labor 6,018 0.19 +0.14
  Liberty and Democracy Party 3,280 0.10 +0.10
  Socialist Alliance 2,290 0.07 –0.05
  What Women Want 1,825 0.06 +0.06
  Christian Democrats 1,211 0.04 +0.02
  Socialist Equality 691 0.02 +0.02
  One Nation 433 0.01 –0.13
  Independents 31,645 1.00 +0.00
  Not Affiliated 539 0.02 –0.05
Total 3,168,899 37
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 1,719,749 54.27 +5.27 21   2
  Liberal/National coalition 1,449,150 45.73 –5.27 16   2
Invalid/blank votes 106,721 3.26 −0.84
Registered voters/turnout 3,441,822 95.17
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

Liberal to Labor: Corangamite, Deakin.[6]

Queensland edit

Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in Queensland
2007 Australian federal election
(Queensland)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 29 Queensland seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and 6 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader Kevin Rudd John Howard
Party Labor Liberal/National coalition
Last election 6 seats 21 seats
Seats won 15 seats 13 seats
Seat change   9   8
Popular vote 1,020,665 1,057,942
Percentage 42.91% 44.47%
Swing   8.13   5.33
TPP 50.44% 49.56%
TPP swing   7.53   7.53
 
 
 
Electoral divisions: Queensland
 
Electoral divisions: Brisbane area
Turnout 94.41% (CV) — Informal 3.56%[4]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 1,020,665 42.91 +8.13 15   9
  Liberal  818,438 34.40 –5.01 10   7
  National 239,504 10.07 +0.32 3   1
Liberal–National coalition 1,057,942 44.47 −4.68 13   8
  Australian Greens 133,938 5.63 +0.57
  Family First 54,058 2.27 –1.40
  Democrats 22,427 0.94 –0.43
  One Nation 8,619 0.36 –1.62
  Citizens Electoral Council 3,668 0.15 –0.21
  Liberty and Democracy Party 3,531 0.15 +0.15
  Socialist Alliance 1,174 0.05 –0.01
  Fishing Party 1,010 0.04 +0.04
  Christian Democrats 753 0.03 +0.03
  Independents 71,068 2.99 –0.20 1
Total 2,378,853     29   1
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 1,199,917 50.44 +7.53 15   9
  Liberal/National coalition 1,178,936 49.56 –7.53 13   8
Invalid/blank votes 87,708 3.56 −1.60
Registered voters/turnout 2,612,504 94.41
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

Independents: Bob Katter

Liberal to Labor: Blair, Bonner, Forde, Leichhardt, Longman, Moreton, Petrie

National to Labor: Flynn (notional), Dawson.[6]

Western Australia edit

Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in Western Australia
2007 Australian federal election
(Western Australia)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 15 Western Australian seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and 6 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader John Howard Kevin Rudd
Party Liberal/National coalition Labor
Last election 10 seats 5 seats
Seats won 11 seats 4 seats
Seat change   1   1
Popular vote 558,824 433,342
Percentage 47.45% 36.80%
Swing   1.24   2.05
TPP 53.26% 46.74%
TPP swing   2.14   2.14
 
Electoral divisions: Western Australia
 
Electoral divisions: Western Australia
Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in Western Australia
Turnout 93.26% (CV) — Informal 3.85%[4]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Liberal 545,365 46.31 –1.82 11   1
  Labor 433,342 36.80 +2.05 4   1
  Greens 105,106 8.93 +1.26
  Christian Democrats 24,838 2.11 –0.14
  Family First 14,215 1.21 +0.97
  One Nation 13,529 1.15 –1.37
  National 13,459 1.14 +0.58
  Citizens Electoral Council 3,115 0.26 –0.34
  Liberty and Democracy Party 2,730 0.23 +0.23
  Socialist Alliance 1,141 0.10 –0.05
  What Women Want 590 0.05 +0.05
  Socialist Equality 157 0.01 +0.01
  Independents 19,950 1.69 +0.34
Total 1,177,537     15
Two-party-preferred vote
  Liberal 627,211 53.26 –2.14 11   1
  Labor 550,326 46.74 +2.14 4   1
Invalid/blank votes 47,152 3.85 −1.47
Registered voters/turnout 1,313,201 93.26
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

Labor to Liberal: Cowan, Swan

Liberal to Labor: Hasluck.[6]


South Australia edit

Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in South Australia
2007 Australian federal election
(South Australia)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 11 South Australian seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and 6 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader Kevin Rudd John Howard
Party Labor Liberal/National coalition
Last election 3 seats 8 seats
Seats won 6 seats 5 seats
Seat change   3   3
Popular vote 426,639 425,041
Percentage 43.18% 43.02%
Swing   6.43   5.40
TPP 52.40% 47.60%
TPP swing   6.76   6.76
 
Electoral divisions: South Australia
Turnout 95.42% (CV) — Informal 3.78%[4]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 426,639 43.18 +6.43 6   3
  Liberal  412,621 41.76 –5.64 5   3
  National 12,420 1.26 +0.24 0  
Liberal–National coalition 425,041 43.01 −5.41 5   3
  Greens 68,640 6.95 +1.51
  Family First 40,031 4.05 –0.26
  Democrats 14,957 1.51 –0.37
  One Nation 1,643 0.17 –0.96
  Liberty and Democracy Party 1,637 0.17 +0.17
  What Women Want 1,455 0.15 +0.15
  Climate Conservatives 1,165 0.12 +0.12
  Independents 6,944 0.70 –1.34
Total 988,152     11
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 517,818 52.40 +6.76 6   3
  Liberal 470,334 47.60 –6.76 5   3
Invalid/blank votes 38,830 3.78 −1.78
Registered voters/turnout 1,076,220 95.42
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

Liberal to Labor: Kingston, Makin, Wakefield.[6]

Tasmania edit

Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in Tasmania
2007 Australian federal election
(Tasmania)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 5 Tasmanian seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and 6 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader Kevin Rudd John Howard
Party Labor Liberal/National coalition
Last election 3 seats 2 seats
Seats won 5 seats 0 seats
Seat change   2   2
Popular vote 139,077 124,280
Percentage 42.77% 38.22%
Swing   1.81   3.76
TPP 56.21% 43.79%
TPP swing   2.02   2.02
 
Results by electorate
Turnout 95.76% (CV) — Informal 2.92%[4]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 139,077 42.77 –1.81 5   2
  Liberal 124,280 38.22 –3.76 0   2
  Greens 43,893 13.50 +3.62
  Family First 7,356 2.26 –0.58
  Citizens Electoral Council 1,856 0.57 +0.20
  Socialist Alliance 859 0.26 –0.09
  Liberty and Democracy Party 606 0.19 +0.19
  Independents 7,215 2.22 +2.22
Total 325,142     5
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 182,757 56.21 +2.02 5   2
  Liberal 142,385 43.79 –2.02 0   2
Invalid/blank votes 9,796 2.92 −0.67
Registered voters/turnout 349,753 95.76
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

Liberal to Labor: Bass, Braddon.[6]

Territories edit

Main article: Results of the 2007 Australian federal election in territories

Australian Capital Territory edit

2007 Australian federal election
(Australian Capital Territory)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 2 Australian Capital Territory seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and all 2 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader Kevin Rudd John Howard
Party Labor Liberal/National coalition
Last election 2 seats 0 seats
Seats won 2 0
Seat change    
Popular vote 114,244 74,295
Percentage 51.10% 33.23%
Swing   2.05   2.00
TPP 63.40% 36.60%
TPP swing   1.86   1.86
 
Electoral divisions: Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory
Turnout 95.85% (CV) — Informal 2.31%[4]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 114,244 51.10 +0.85 2  
  Liberal 74,295 33.23 –2.00 0  
  Australian Greens 29,424 13.16 +2.40
  Australian Democrats 2,509 1.12 –1.28
  Citizens Electoral Council 1,295 0.58 +0.21
  Socialist Alliance 539 0.24 –0.75
  Independents 1,275 0.57 +0.57
Total 223,581 2
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 141,745 63.40 +1.86 2  
  Liberal 81,836 36.60 –1.86 0  
Invalid/blank votes 5,289 2.31 −1.13
Registered voters/turnout 238,786 95.85
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

Northern Territory edit

2007 Australian federal election
(Northern Territory)
 
← 2004 24 November 2007 2010 →
All 2 Northern Territory seats in the Australian House of Representatives
and all 2 seats in the Australian Senate
  First party Second party
     
Leader Kevin Rudd John Howard
Party Labor Liberal/National coalition
Last election 1 seat 1 seat
Seats won 2 0
Seat change   1   1
Popular vote 46,794 40,298
Percentage 47.65% 41.03
Swing   3.38   2.81
TPP 55.41% 44.59%
TPP swing   3.26   3.26
Turnout 86.53% (CV) — Informal 3.85%[4]
Party Votes % Swing Seats Change
  Labor 46,794 47.65 +3.38 2   1
  Country Liberal 40,298 41.03 –2.81 0   1
  Greens 7,903 8.05 +1.84
  Liberty and Democracy Party 358 0.36 +0.36
  Citizens Electoral Council 245 0.25 –0.01
  Independents 2,615 2.66 +0.70
Total 98,213 2
Two-party-preferred vote
  Labor 54,418 55.41 +3.26 2   1
  Country Liberal 43,795 44.59 –3.26 0   1
Invalid/blank votes 3,936 3.85 −0.60
Registered voters/turnout 118,045 86.53
Source: Commonwealth Election 2007

CLP to Labor: Solomon.[6]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ The independent members were Tony Windsor (New England, NSW) and Bob Katter (Kennedy, Qld). The independent member for Calare, Peter Andren, did not contest the election.

References edit

  1. ^ "Full First Preferences by state – AEC". Results.aec.gov.au. 21 December 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
  2. ^ Two party preferred by state – AEC
  3. ^ "State of the Parties". ABC. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Lower house results: AEC". Results.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
  5. ^ a b "UWA election summaries". Elections.uwa.edu.au. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Bennett, Scott; Kopras, Andrew; Newman, Gerrard (2005). "Commonwealth Election 2007" (PDF). Research Paper 30 2007–08. Parliamentary Library. ISSN 1834-9854.

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