houses are gradually transferring to private ownership, and as this continues, these government-built premises are being replaced with privately built, modern homes, similar to those being built in other areas of Sydney. Of occupied private dwellings in Blackett 89.6% were separate houses. Politics For federal elections, Blackett is in the safe Labor electoral division of Chifley. This seat is currently held by Ed Husic of the Australian Labor Party and he was last re-elected at the 2013 elections. The seat has been held continuously by the Australian Labor Party since it was proclaimed in 1984 For NSW state elections, Blackett is in the Electoral district of Mount Druitt. This seat is currently held by Edmond Atalla, of the Australian Labor Party. It has been held by a Labor candidate since it was proclaimed in 1971. Notes State Election 2003 – Polling Booth Results, courtesy State Electoral Office of NSW. Federal Election 2004 – Polling Booth Results for Chifley, courtesy Australian Electoral Commission. Further reading References External links of Blackett's boundaries, from the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Profile of the federal seat of Chifley. The Blacketts of North East England Suburbs of Sydney City of Blacktown