Electorate profile: Gippsland East District

Map of Gippsland East District showing the towns of Omeo, Maffra, Bairnsdale, and Orbost.
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Features of the District
| Location: | Gippsland East District is a rural electorate located north-east of Melbourne. |
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| Area: | 27,551 square kilometres. |
| Region: | Eastern Victoria Region |
| Towns: | Bairnsdale, Bruthen, Cann River, Heyfield, Lakes Entrance, Maffra, Mallacoota, Marlo, Omeo, Orbost, Paynesville and Stratford. |
| Features: | Industries in Gippsland East District include agriculture, timber production and tourism. The town of Bairnsdale is a centre for commerce and retail trade. Natural features include the famous Snowy River country. |
| Member: | Craig Ingram |
Statistical profile from the 2001 Census.
Election results
2006 State election results for Gippsland East District.2002 State election results for Gippsland East District.
Seat position within the swing.
Historical pattern
| 1889-1902 | Liberal |
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| 1902-07 | Conservative |
| 1907-08 | Fusion |
| 1908-09 | Liberal |
| 1909-20 | Fusion Liberal/Liberal/NP |
| 1920-99 | VFU/Country/NP |
| 1999-present | Independent |


