The Liberals won it back in 1992 as Jeff Kennett won government. While they held onto it in 1999 when Kennett was defeated by Steve Bracks, current Labor member James Merlino won it in 2002 and has held it since.
The Liberals regained control of the seat in 1992 with Jeff Kennett's election victory, and they managed to keep it until 1999 when Kennett was defeated by Steve Bracks. In 2002, James Merlino, a Labor member, secured the seat and has been holding onto it.