Longman
Named in honour of Irene Maud Longman, 1877-1964, the first woman elected to the Queensland Parliament (1929-32) and at the time only the third woman elected to any Parliament in Australia. Mrs Longman was actively involved in issues relating to the family, women and mental health.
History of Longman
The Division of Longman was established in 1994 and is named in honour of Irene Longman, the first woman elected to the Queensland Parliament and the third woman elected to any parliament in Australia.
From 2010 to 2016, the seat was held by Wyatt Roy, who at the time became the youngest person ever elected to the Australian Parliament.
Towns of Longman
The Division of Longman covers a large part of the City of Moreton Bay, including areas that were once part of the former Caboolture Shire and sections of the former Pine Rivers.
Its boundaries take in communities such as Beachmere, Bribie Island, Burpengary, Dakabin, Donnybrook, Kallangur, Ningi, Toorbul, Caboolture, Caboolture South, Morayfield, Wamuran, Woodford, and Narangba.
Longman's Economy
Our electorate covers a diverse range of geographic areas, whether that be the beach, suburbs, mountains or regions, all contribute to the economy of our great country. The top occupation in our electorate are:
- Technicians and Trade workers – 15.9%
- Community and Personal Service Workers – 13.8%
- Labourers – 13.4%
- Clerical and Administrative Workers – 13.3%
- Professionals – 13.2%
The top industries of emplyment in Longman are Hospitals, Aged Care Residential Services, Supermarket and Grocery Stores, Takeaway Food Services and Other Social Assistance Services.
Source – https://abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/CED320