La Trobe
Federal electorate · Victoria
Named in honour of Charles Joseph La Trobe, 1801–75. La Trobe was the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Victoria (1851–54).
Covers: The Division of La Trobe consists of: part of the Cardinia Shire Council, part of the Casey City Council, and part of the Yarra Ranges Shire Council.
| Enrolled voters | 115,425 |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,303 sq km |
| Demographic rating | Provincial – outside capital cities, but with a majority of enrolment in major provincial cities. |
| Established | 11 May 1949 |
| Name first used | 1949 federal election |
| Boundary gazetted | 17 October 2024 |
Current member
2025 federal election: two-candidate preferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Wood ✓ | Liberal | 53,944 | 52.06 | -6.37 |
| Jeff Springfield | Australian Labor Party | 49,674 | 47.94 | +6.37 |
2025 federal election: first preferences
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Wood ✓ | Liberal | 40,547 | 39.13 | -6.05 |
| Jeff Springfield | Australian Labor Party | 33,289 | 32.13 | +5.90 |
| Jamie Longmuir | The Greens | 13,386 | 12.92 | +2.00 |
| Leo Panetta | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,956 | 7.68 | +2.63 |
| Gregory Thomas Hardiman | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,727 | 4.56 | +3.58 |
| Ron Malhotra | Family First | 3,713 | 3.58 | +3.58 |
| Informal ballots | 3,689 | 3.44 | -1.29 | |
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 | Jason Wood | Liberal | 52.06 |
| 2022 federal election | Jason Wood | Liberal | 58.69 |
| 2019 federal election | Jason Wood | Liberal | 54.49 |
| 2016 federal election | Jason Wood | Liberal | 51.46 |
| 2013 federal election | Jason Wood | Liberal | 54.01 |
| 2010 federal election | Laura Smyth | Australian Labor Party | 50.91 |
| 2007 federal election | Jason Wood | Liberal | 50.51 |
| 2004 federal election | Jason Wood | Liberal | 55.83 |
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.