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AEC Proposes Abolition of North Sydney Seat, Held by Kylea Tink, in NSW Redistribution

Jun 14, 2024, 02:44 AM

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has proposed to abolish the federal seat of North Sydney, currently held by independent Kylea Tink, as part of the New South Wales federal electoral redistribution. This decision will see voters in North Sydney absorbed into the neighboring electorates of Warringah, Bradfield, and Bennelong at the next election. North Sydney, an original Federation seat established in 1901 and once held by former Prime Minister Billy Hughes, is facing abolition despite its historical significance. The AEC's draft redistribution plan has sparked calls for the decision to be revisited, with some arguing that original seats should be conserved even if their boundaries need to shift significantly.