Calamvale Ward
Created2016
MPAngela Owen
PartyLiberal National
NamesakeCalamvale
Electors35,712 (2024)[1]
DemographicOuter metropolitan

The Calamvale Ward is a Brisbane City Council ward covering Calamvale, Algester, Drewvale, Heathwood, Parkinson, Stretton, Larapinta, Karawatha, and part of Forest Lake.[2] The ward has been represented by Angela Owen[3] of the Liberal National Party since its creation in 2016. Calamvale replaced Parkinson Ward, which itself replaced Acacia Ridge Ward.[4][5]

History

Acacia Ridge Ward

In 1991, Kevin Bianchi of Labor was elected councillor for Acacia Ridge Ward.[5] Bianchi was re-elected in 1994, 1997, 2000, and 2004, the last time with a 3.8% margin.[5]

Member Party Term
  Kevin Bianchi Labor 1991–2008

Parkinson Ward

The 2007 Electoral Commission Redistribution created Parkinson Ward, replacing Acacia Ridge Ward while gaining area from Richlands Ward and losing area to Karawatha and Moorooka Ward.[4][5] These changes decreased the Labor margin from 3.8% to 1.3%.[6] Bianchi did not contest the 2008 election, and Angela Owen-Taylor of the Liberal Party went on to win with a 7.6% swing. Owen-Taylor was re-elected in 2012 with a further 10.7% swing.[6][7]

Member Party Term
  Angela Owen-Taylor Liberal 2008
  Liberal National 2008–2016

Calamvale Ward

The 2015 Electoral Commission Redistribution created Calamvale Ward, replacing Parkinson Ward while gaining area from the former Karawatha Ward in the east and losing area to Forest Lake and Moorooka Ward in the west.[5] These changes increased the LNP margin from 17.1% to 18.1%.[5] Owen-Taylor went on to win the 2016 election.[5]

Member Party Term
  Angela Owen-Taylor Liberal National 2016–present

Results

2024

2024 Queensland local elections: Calamvale Ward[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal National Angela Owen 13,436 45.0 −3.3
Labor Emily Kim 13,260 44.5 +2.5
Greens Andrea Wildin 3,136 10.5 +0.8
Total formal votes 97.8
Informal votes 667 2.2
Turnout 30,499
Two-party-preferred result
Labor Emily Kim 14,673 51.2 +3.4
Liberal National Angela Owen 13,983 48.8 −3.4
Labor gain from Liberal National Swing +3.4
Results are not final. Last updated on 26 March 2024.

2020

2020 Queensland local elections: Calamvale Ward[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal National Angela Owen 11,887 48.3 −10.9
Labor James Martin 10,316 41.9 +11.4
Greens Josie Mira 2,393 9.7 -0.5
Total formal votes 24,596
Informal votes 692
Turnout 25,288
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal National Angela Owen 12,156 52.2 −12.1
Labor James Martin 11,113 47.8 +12.1
Liberal National hold Swing −12.1

2016

2016 Brisbane City Council election: Calamvale Ward[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal National Angela Owen-Taylor 13,799 59.6 −8.4
Labor Mukhtar Wesseh 7,004 30.3 −1.4
Greens Janina Leo 2,332 10.1 +10.1
Total formal votes 23,135 - -
Informal votes 822 - -
Turnout 23,957 - -
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal National Angela Owen-Taylor 14,051 64.7 −3.4
Labor Mukhtar Wesseh 7,653 35.3 +3.4
Liberal National hold Swing −3.4

2012

2012 Brisbane City Council election: Parkinson Ward[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal National Angela Owen-Taylor 14,526 67.06 +15.42
Labor Rachel Gallagher 7,134 32.94 −6.40
Informal votes 694 3.10 +1.05
Liberal National hold Swing +10.79

2008

2008 Brisbane City Council election: Parkinson Ward[12][13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Angela Owen-Taylor 10,980 51.64 +4.87
Labor Linda Paton 8,364 39.34 −13.89
Greens Robert Scott 1,919 9.03 +9.03
Informal votes 444 2.05 −0.92
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal Angela Owen-Taylor 11,192 56.27 +9.50
Labor Linda Paton 8,698 43.73 −9.50
Liberal gain from Labor Swing +9.50

References

  1. ^ "Electoral Commission of Queensland". results.elections.qld.gov.au. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Calamvale Ward". Brisbane City Council. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Brisbane City Council Calamvale Ward". The Sydney Morning Herald. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  4. ^ a b Owen, Councillor Angela. "Councillor Angela Owen > About > Calamvale Ward". www.angelaowen.com.au. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Calamvale – Brisbane 2016". The Tally Room. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Parkinson - 2008 Brisbane City Council Election - ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Parkinson - 2012 Brisbane City Council Election - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Calamvale - BCC Electorate, Candidates, Results". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Electorate: Calamvale". ABC News. ABC Corporation. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Electorate: Calamvale". ABC News. ABC Corporation. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  11. ^ https://results.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/LG2012/BrisbaneCity/results/councillor/district17.html
  12. ^ https://results.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/lg2008/BrisbaneCityCouncil/results/councillor/district17.html
  13. ^ https://results.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/local/lg2008/BrisbaneCityCouncil/results/councillor/summary.html#12
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