Bullwinkel
Federal electorate · Western Australia
Named in honour of Vivian Statham (née Bullwinkel) AO MBE ARRC ED FNM FRCNA, 1915–2000. Lieutenant Colonel Bullwinkel was a civilian and military nurse who was the sole survivor of the 1942 Bangka Island massacre and a prisoner of war. In recognition of Lieutenant Colonel Bullwinkel's dedication to honouring victims of war crimes, service to nursing, and the community, in both her civilian and military service. This electoral division name also honours the contribution of military nurses, and other military medical personnel, and recognises those who were prisoners of war.
Covers: The Division of Bullwinkel consists of: Shire of Beverley Shire of Northam, Shire of Toodyay, Shire of York, part of the City of Armadale, part of the City of Gosnells, part of the City of Kalamunda, part of the City of Swan, and part of the Shire of Mundaring.
| Enrolled voters | 121,364 |
|---|---|
| Area | 9,508 sq km |
| Demographic rating | Outer Metropolitan – situated in capital cities and containing large areas of recent suburban expansion. |
| Established | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Name first used | 2025 federal election |
| Boundary gazetted | 24 September 2024 |
Current member
2025 federal election: two-candidate preferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish Cook ✓ | Australian Labor Party | 52,865 | 50.51 | -2.84 |
| Matt Moran | Liberal | 51,799 | 49.49 | +2.84 |
2025 federal election: first preferences
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish Cook ✓ | Australian Labor Party | 33,436 | 31.95 | -4.51 |
| Matt Moran | Liberal | 25,433 | 24.30 | -10.05 |
| Mia Davies | The Nationals | 16,507 | 15.77 | +14.40 |
| Abbey Bishop | The Greens (WA) Inc | 11,728 | 11.21 | -0.09 |
| Trevor Mayes | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,011 | 8.61 | +4.28 |
| Penelope Rose Young | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,262 | 5.03 | +5.03 |
| Les Holten | Australian Christians | 3,287 | 3.14 | +2.11 |
| Informal ballots | 3,867 | 3.56 | -1.97 | |
Candidate percentages are of formal votes; the informal share is of all ballots cast.
Results at each election
| Election | Elected | Party | Two-candidate % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Trish Cook | Australian Labor Party | 50.51 |
Every contest for a division of this name since 2004, each on the boundaries in force at the time. The two-candidate figure is the winner's share of the final count.
Election figures and profile © Commonwealth of Australia (AEC), CC BY 4.0. Date established from the Parliamentary Handbook. ✓ marks the elected candidate.