Franklin (TAS)
Franklin is a federal electoral division in TAS covering 6,395.4 km², currently held by Julie Collins (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 6,395.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 111,833 |
| Population density | 17.49/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $775/week |
| Median household income | $1,536/week |
| Median family income | $1,910/week |
| Median rent | $350/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 83,693 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.16% (+0.75 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.97% (-1.96 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Julie Collins (ALP) 57.78% (margin 7.8pts) (+57.78 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 69.44% (margin 19.4pts) (+5.74 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Collins ★ | Australian Labor Party | 29,842 | 39.03% | +2.34pts |
| Peter George | Independent | 16,586 | 21.69% | +21.69pts |
| Josh Garvin | Liberal | 14,403 | 18.84% | -7.89pts |
| Owen Fitzgerald | The Greens | 8,016 | 10.48% | -6.88pts |
| Brendan Blomeley | Independent | 3,822 | 5% | +5pts |
| Stefan Popescu | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 3,793 | 4.96% | +2.11pts |
Member
| Member | Julie Collins (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry |
Voting attendance
87.6% (2,909 of 3,321 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,008,133 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $467,338 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $10,369 |
| Office Facilities | $162,093 |
| Office Administration | $186,369 |
| Other Car Costs | $32,031 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $108,808 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,953 |
| Travel Allowance | $36,865 |
| Telecommunications | $2,307 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | TAS |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Julie Collins 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.