Bass (TAS)
Bass is a federal electoral division in TAS covering 7,979.9 km², currently held by Jess Teesdale (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 7,979.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 109,977 |
| Population density | 13.78/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $675/week |
| Median household income | $1,290/week |
| Median family income | $1,638/week |
| Median rent | $270/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 80,378 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.84% (+0.89 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.06% (-1.87 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Jess Teesdale (ALP) 58.01% (margin 8.0pts) (+9.44 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 58.01% (margin 8.0pts) (+9.44 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Teesdale ★ | Australian Labor Party | 28,375 | 39.63% | +11.02pts |
| Bridget Kathleen Archer | Liberal | 22,511 | 31.44% | -8.29pts |
| Charlene Mclennan | The Greens | 9,229 | 12.89% | +1.79pts |
| Jordan Potter | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,639 | 6.48% | +1.77pts |
| George Razay | Independent | 3,852 | 5.38% | +0.35pts |
| Ray Broomhall | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,287 | 3.19% | +3.19pts |
| Caroline Larner | Citizens Party | 701 | 0.98% | +0.98pts |
Member
| Member | Jess Teesdale (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
99.6% (224 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $482,966 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $84,885 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $140,789 |
| Office Administration | $177,303 |
| Other Car Costs | $18,158 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $31,234 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $564 |
| Travel Allowance | $28,123 |
| Telecommunications | $1,910 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | TAS |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Jess Teesdale on Political Gadgets
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Geometry: AEC federal electoral boundaries (2025). Demographics: ABS Data API (Census 2021, CED 2021 boundaries). Election results: AEC 2025 tally room. Expenses: IPEA via indexpenses. Attendance & positions: They Vote For You. See the About popup for licensing and caveats.