Electoral district of Barron River

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The division of Barron River is an electoral division of the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the state of Queensland, Australia.

Created at the 1971 redistribution, it currently covers the northern suburbs of Cairns, as well as Kuranda. The Barron River from which the electorate derives its name runs through its centre.

The electorate is currently held by Steve Wettenhall of the Australian Labor Party.

[edit] Members for Barron River

Member Party Term
  Bill Wood Australian Labor Party 1972-1974
  Martin Tenni National Party of Australia 1974-1989
  Dr Lesley Clark Australian Labor Party 1989-1995
  Lyn Warwick Liberal Party of Australia 1995-1998
  Dr Lesley Clark Australian Labor Party 1998-2006
  Steve Wettenhall Australian Labor Party 2006-present