On this website, a defined geographical area from which members are elected is called a district. It can also have other names, such as division, region, ward, or electorate. This page offers a list of where different terms are used:

  • Districts:
    • QLD Parliament
    • NSW Legislative Assembly
    • VIC Legislative Assembly
    • SA House of Assembly
    • WA Legislative Assembly
  • Divisions:
    • House of Representatives
    • NT Legislative Assembly
  • Regions:
    • VIC Legislative Council
    • WA Legislative Council
  • Wards:
    • VIC local government councils
  • State or territory as a whole:
    • NSW Legislative Council
    • Senate
    • SA Legislative Council