Merredin was an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Western Australia from 1950 to 2008.
Originally known as Merredin-Yilgarn, the name was shortened in 1977. The district was located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia and was named for the town of Merredin.
Merredin was abolished in 2008 as a result of the reduction in rural seats made necessary by the one vote one value reforms. Its former territory was largely incorporated into the new seat of Central Wheatbelt, with parts also added to the districts of Moore and Wagin.
At various times, Merredin was held by all three of the major parties. The district was held by the Labor Party for all but one term during its first 24 years. From 1974 onward, however, it was held by National Party, and after a 1977 redistribution, it was a comfortably safe National seat.
Geography At its abolition, Merredin covered several inland rural shires. Its towns included Merredin, Dalwallinu, Wongan Hills, Cunderdin, Kellerberrin, Quairading, Bruce Rock and Corrigin.
Members for Merredin
Merredin-Yilgarn (1950–1977)MemberPartyTerm Lionel Kelly Labor 1950–1968 Jack Stewart Liberal 1968–1971 Jim Brown Labor 1971–1974 Hendy Cowan Country 1974–1977Merredin (1977–2008)MemberPartyTerm Hendy Cowan National 1977–2001 Brendon Grylls National 2001–2008
Election results
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