Number of Electors enrolled in each Division - 29 February 2016

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Pursuant to s58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 I have ascertained and

set out in the schedule for each State and Territory the number of electors

enrolled in each Division as at the date indicated and for each State and the

Australian Capital Territory have determined the average divisional enrolment

and the extent to which the number of electors enrolled in each Division

differs from the average divisional enrolment.

TOM ROGERS

Electoral Commissioner

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 104493 -2.35

BARTON 105770 -1.16

BENNELONG 104947 -1.93

BEROWRA 104846 -2.02

BLAXLAND 103464 -3.32

BRADFIELD 104968 -1.91

CALARE 111778 4.44

CHIFLEY 103121 -3.64

COOK 103696 -3.10

COWPER 117197 9.51

CUNNINGHAM 110101 2.88

DOBELL 110058 2.84

EDEN-MONARO 105985 -0.96

FARRER 110191 2.96

FOWLER 105302 -1.60

GILMORE 114278 6.78

GRAYNDLER 103891 -2.92

GREENWAY 103513 -3.27

HUGHES 103727 -3.07

HUME 105333 -1.57

HUNTER 111950 4.60

KINGSFORD SMITH 107223 0.19

LINDSAY 107864 0.79

LYNE 110167 2.94

MACARTHUR 102986 -3.76

MACKELLAR 107007 -0.01

MCMAHON 106163 -0.79

MACQUARIE 103633 -3.16

MITCHELL 101544 -5.11

NEWCASTLE 112070 4.72

NEW ENGLAND 108475 1.36

NORTH SYDNEY 105547 -1.37

PAGE 115461 7.88

PARKES 106852 -0.15

PARRAMATTA 101309 -5.33

PATERSON 110552 3.30

REID 104389 -2.45

RICHMOND 110457 3.21

RIVERINA 109996 2.78

ROBERTSON 107229 0.19

SHORTLAND 109151 1.99

SYDNEY 107145 0.11

WARRINGAH 101473 -5.18

WATSON 105002 -1.88

WENTWORTH 101390 -5.25

WERRIWA 107566 0.51

WHITLAM 110630 3.37

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Totals 5029890 ( Average: 107018 )

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Victoria as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 95516 -9.44

BALLARAT 109063 3.40

BATMAN 106968 1.41

BENDIGO 107927 2.32

BRUCE 96055 -8.93

CALWELL 108174 2.55

CASEY 101538 -3.73

CHISHOLM 96658 -8.35

CORANGAMITE 107806 2.21

CORIO 106158 0.64

DEAKIN 98722 -6.40

DUNKLEY 103349 -2.01

FLINDERS 112917 7.05

GELLIBRAND 106660 1.12

GIPPSLAND 103078 -2.27

GOLDSTEIN 103489 -1.88

GORTON 113912 8.00

HIGGINS 102688 -2.64

HOLT 113969 8.05

HOTHAM 99025 -6.11

INDI 102349 -2.96

ISAACS 104106 -1.29

JAGAJAGA 102207 -3.09

KOOYONG 98835 -6.29

LALOR 121258 14.96

LA TROBE 103644 -1.73

MCEWEN 126801 20.22

MCMILLAN 113894 7.98

MALLEE 98955 -6.18

MARIBYRNONG 108821 3.17

MELBOURNE 107438 1.86

MELBOURNE PORTS 99716 -5.45

MENZIES 98582 -6.53

MURRAY 103400 -1.96

SCULLIN 109200 3.53

WANNON 98517 -6.59

WILLS 111176 5.40

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Totals 3902571 ( Average: 105474 )

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Queensland as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 96127 -4.78

BONNER 99535 -1.41

BOWMAN 101959 0.98

BRISBANE 104504 3.50

CAPRICORNIA 97445 -3.48

DAWSON 102969 1.98

DICKSON 99680 -1.26

FADDEN 101691 0.72

FAIRFAX 105877 4.86

FISHER 96415 -4.50

FLYNN 100222 -0.73

FORDE 96764 -4.15

GRIFFITH 103335 2.35

GROOM 100769 -0.19

HERBERT 103746 2.75

HINKLER 99814 -1.13

KENNEDY 98736 -2.20

LEICHHARDT 107531 6.50

LILLEY 104972 3.97

LONGMAN 102804 1.82

MCPHERSON 101636 0.66

MARANOA 102215 1.24

MONCRIEFF 100898 -0.06

MORETON 96799 -4.12

OXLEY 93557 -7.33

PETRIE 103140 2.15

RANKIN 101179 0.21

RYAN 103678 2.69

WIDE BAY 101476 0.50

WRIGHT 99410 -1.53

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Totals 3028883 ( Average: 100962 )

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Western Australia as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 95405 -1.51

BURT 98056 1.22

CANNING 96561 -0.32

COWAN 95307 -1.61

CURTIN 95458 -1.45

DURACK 96367 -0.52

FORREST 98448 1.62

FREMANTLE 97320 0.46

HASLUCK 93981 -2.98

MOORE 98841 2.03

O'CONNOR 100848 4.10

PEARCE 99767 2.98

PERTH 97015 0.14

STIRLING 97609 0.76

SWAN 95819 -1.08

TANGNEY 93157 -3.83

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Totals 1549959 ( Average: 96872 )

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South Australia as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 107629 1.46

BARKER 104241 -1.72

BOOTHBY 106224 0.14

GREY 101500 -4.31

HINDMARSH 110100 3.79

KINGSTON 104011 -1.94

MAKIN 106238 0.15

MAYO 101374 -4.43

PORT ADELAIDE 111644 5.25

STURT 103994 -1.96

WAKEFIELD 109863 3.57

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Totals 1166818 ( Average: 106074 )

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Tasmania as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 72930 -1.23

BRADDON 72068 -2.40

DENISON 73059 -1.05

FRANKLIN 75667 2.47

LYONS 75484 2.22

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Totals 369208 ( Average: 73841 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 140124 1.68

FENNER 135479 -1.68

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Totals 275603 ( Average: 137801 )

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Northern Territory as at 29 February,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 61700 -5.01

SOLOMON 68222 5.01

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Totals 129922 ( Average: 64961 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 15 452 854

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has published a gazette detailing the number of enrolled electors in each electoral division across Australia as at 29 February 2016. This gazette, signed by the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, provides a breakdown of enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each division in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The primary objective of this publication is to ensure transparency and accuracy in the electoral process by providing the public with updated and detailed enrolment statistics, facilitating the equitable representation of voters in federal elections. The data serves to inform adjustments and preparations for the electoral boundaries and resources allocation by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, under the authority of section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has compiled the number of electors enrolled in each Division of the Commonwealth as at 29 February, 2016 for every State and Territory, providing a detailed breakdown of enrolment numbers and their deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The data encompasses the various electoral divisions across Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The analysis provided includes the total enrolment numbers and the average divisional enrolment for each jurisdiction, with a specific focus on the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. This data is instrumental in ensuring equitable representation and compliance with electoral laws across the nation. The Act itself does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but the data collection process may be subject to any relevant electoral regulations or guidelines that govern the conduct of elections and the maintenance of electoral rolls.

Key Provisions

This document, titled "Australian Electoral Commission," details the number of enrolled electors in each division across various states and territories as of 29 February 2016. It provides the enrolment count for each division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates this ascertainment and determination by the Electoral Commissioner, who in this instance is Tom Rogers. The document lists each state and territory, followed by the electoral divisions within them, the number of enrolled electors, and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The obligations imposed by this Act primarily concern the accuracy and timely updating of electoral data. The Electoral Commissioner is tasked with determining the number of electors enrolled in each division and calculating the average divisional enrolment. This information is crucial for ensuring fair representation in federal elections and for making any necessary adjustments to electoral boundaries or resources. Breaches of the requirements set forth in this Act could lead to legal consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed within this document, it is reasonable to infer that inaccuracies or failures to report enrolment data could result in legal actions. These actions could include civil penalties for non-compliance or even criminal charges if the breach is deemed to have significantly impacted electoral fairness. The exact penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and the specific provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and related legislation.

Area of Law: Election Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Licensing & Registration

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