The member for Hart, deputy premier and state treasurer Kevin Foley, followed most of his constituents into the recreated seat and held it easily. At the 2006 election, Foley increased his margin from 21.7 percent to 25.7 percent, and gained a majority in all booths.
Kevin Foley, who served as deputy premier and state treasurer for Hart, followed most of his constituents into the newly established seat and easily retained it. At the 2006 election, Foley's margin rose from 21.7 percent to 25.7 percent, resulting in a majority across all polling stations.