Electoral district of Mornington
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Mornington Victoria—Legislative Assembly |
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Location of Mornington (dark green) in Victoria
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| State | Victoria |
| Dates current | 1859–1967, 1985–present |
| MP | David Morris |
| Party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Electors | 43,622 (2014) |
| Area | 155 km2 (59.8 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer metropolitan and rural fringe |
| Coordinates | 38°15′S 145°04′E / 38.250°S 145.067°ECoordinates: 38°15′S 145°04′E / 38.250°S 145.067°E |
The Electoral district of Mornington is an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. The electorate can be described as outer metropolitan and rural, including animal farming, grape production and wineries. The district is 155 square kilometres in area.
It was first created in 1859 when the Electoral district of Evelyn and Mornington was abolished and split in two. The district of Mornington initially included the entire Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and French Island.
Currently (as of 2014) it includes Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha and Tuerong, and parts of Baxter and Moorooduc.
David Morris, Liberal, retained his seat after the 2014 Victorian election.
Location of Mornington district in 1859
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