Number of Electors enrolled in each Division - 30 September 2017

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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

THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 105337 -4.63

BARTON 109384 -0.96

BENNELONG 106360 -3.70

BEROWRA 105172 -4.78

BLAXLAND 104513 -5.37

BRADFIELD 106136 -3.90

CALARE 115548 4.61

CHIFLEY 108168 -2.06

COOK 105299 -4.66

COWPER 121370 9.88

CUNNINGHAM 113610 2.85

DOBELL 115170 4.27

EDEN-MONARO 110605 0.13

FARRER 113696 2.93

FOWLER 106238 -3.81

GILMORE 119163 7.88

GRAYNDLER 107834 -2.37

GREENWAY 107597 -2.58

HUGHES 105162 -4.79

HUME 111399 0.85

HUNTER 117452 6.33

KINGSFORD SMITH 110373 -0.07

LINDSAY 114588 3.74

LYNE 114838 3.97

MACARTHUR 111098 0.58

MACKELLAR 109454 -0.90

MCMAHON 107127 -3.01

MACQUARIE 106789 -3.31

MITCHELL 105626 -4.37

NEWCASTLE 115367 4.44

NEW ENGLAND 110777 0.29

NORTH SYDNEY 107992 -2.22

PAGE 119673 8.34

PARKES 108486 -1.78

PARRAMATTA 102451 -7.24

PATERSON 117741 6.59

REID 106807 -3.30

RICHMOND 115258 4.35

RIVERINA 112602 1.94

ROBERTSON 109888 -0.51

SHORTLAND 112352 1.71

SYDNEY 113320 2.59

WARRINGAH 103480 -6.31

WATSON 106913 -3.20

WENTWORTH 104050 -5.79

WERRIWA 113222 2.50

WHITLAM 115845 4.88

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Totals 5191330 ( Average: 110453 )

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Victoria as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 96219 -12.55

BALLARAT 114658 4.20

BATMAN 111770 1.57

BENDIGO 112333 2.08

BRUCE 95387 -13.31

CALWELL 111843 1.64

CASEY 105459 -4.15

CHISHOLM 97808 -11.11

CORANGAMITE 115272 4.75

CORIO 111415 1.25

DEAKIN 100205 -8.93

DUNKLEY 107203 -2.57

FLINDERS 119650 8.73

GELLIBRAND 111359 1.20

GIPPSLAND 106083 -3.59

GOLDSTEIN 106671 -3.05

GORTON 121711 10.61

HIGGINS 106472 -3.23

HOLT 121998 10.87

HOTHAM 100688 -8.49

INDI 106072 -3.60

ISAACS 107816 -2.01

JAGAJAGA 104265 -5.24

KOOYONG 100878 -8.32

LALOR 131592 19.59

LA TROBE 111444 1.28

MCEWEN 140685 27.85

MCMILLAN 121275 10.21

MALLEE 100070 -9.05

MARIBYRNONG 113100 2.78

MELBOURNE 117628 6.90

MELBOURNE PORTS 105310 -4.29

MENZIES 98873 -10.14

MURRAY 105890 -3.76

SCULLIN 113764 3.38

WANNON 99996 -9.12

WILLS 118451 7.64

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Totals 4071313 ( Average: 110035 )

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Queensland as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 103197 -2.10

BONNER 102522 -2.74

BOWMAN 106401 0.93

BRISBANE 113084 7.27

CAPRICORNIA 99170 -5.92

DAWSON 104592 -0.78

DICKSON 102070 -3.17

FADDEN 111303 5.58

FAIRFAX 113121 7.31

FISHER 103054 -2.23

FLYNN 100923 -4.26

FORDE 102519 -2.74

GRIFFITH 111214 5.50

GROOM 103733 -1.59

HERBERT 106832 1.34

HINKLER 103253 -2.05

KENNEDY 101345 -3.86

LEICHHARDT 111959 6.20

LILLEY 109511 3.88

LONGMAN 109752 4.11

MCPHERSON 106295 0.83

MARANOA 103966 -1.37

MONCRIEFF 105075 -0.32

MORETON 98462 -6.59

OXLEY 98105 -6.93

PETRIE 110112 4.45

RANKIN 102902 -2.38

RYAN 106176 0.72

WIDE BAY 105892 0.45

WRIGHT 105912 0.47

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Totals 3162452 ( Average: 105415 )

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Western Australia as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 102313 1.69

BURT 101898 1.27

CANNING 103069 2.44

COWAN 97095 -3.49

CURTIN 98639 -1.96

DURACK 98197 -2.39

FORREST 103085 2.45

FREMANTLE 102451 1.82

HASLUCK 96657 -3.92

MOORE 100627 0.01

O'CONNOR 102815 2.19

PEARCE 111924 11.24

PERTH 100310 -0.29

STIRLING 98975 -1.62

SWAN 98107 -2.48

TANGNEY 93629 -6.93

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Totals 1609791 ( Average: 100611 )

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South Australia as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 110652 1.68

BARKER 106143 -2.46

BOOTHBY 108056 -0.70

GREY 102418 -5.88

HINDMARSH 112674 3.54

KINGSTON 107798 -0.94

MAKIN 107715 -1.01

MAYO 106348 -2.27

PORT ADELAIDE 115459 6.09

STURT 104936 -3.57

WAKEFIELD 114834 5.52

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Totals 1197033 ( Average: 108821 )

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Tasmania as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 74499 -1.99

BRADDON 73558 -3.23

DENISON 74340 -2.20

FRANKLIN 78980 3.89

LYONS 78722 3.55

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Totals 380099 ( Average: 76019 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 146114 1.11

FENNER 142903 -1.11

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Totals 289017 ( Average: 144508 )

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Northern Territory as at 30 September,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 70129 1.39

SOLOMON 68206 -1.38

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Totals 138335 ( Average: 69167 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 039 370

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the framework for federal elections in Australia, ensuring a fair and democratic electoral process. This legislation was introduced to address the need for a standardised system to conduct elections across the country, which was essential for the proper functioning of the federal parliamentary democracy. Enacted by the Australian Parliament, the policy objective of the Act is to facilitate free, fair, and regular elections that reflect the will of the people. The Act provides the legal basis for the Australian Electoral Commission to manage and oversee elections, including the registration of electors and the maintenance of electoral rolls. The attached schedule, pursuant to section 58 of the Act, details the number of enrolled electors in each electoral division across the states and territories as of 30 September 2017, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, as ascertained and set out by the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has determined the number of electors enrolled in each Division within each State and Territory as of 30 September 2017. The Commission has also calculated the average divisional enrolment for each State and the Australian Capital Territory, as well as the extent to which the number of electors in each Division deviates from this average. The legislation applies to all States and Territories in Australia, including the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory, with each jurisdiction's divisional enrolments detailed in the accompanying schedule. The Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and its application is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The document C2017G01134 outlines the electoral enrolment figures for various divisions across Australia as of 30 September 2017. It provides details on the number of electors enrolled in each division and the percentage deviation of these numbers from the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. For instance, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had 105,337 enrolled electors with a -4.63% deviation from the average enrolment, while the division of Corio in Victoria had 111,415 enrolled electors with a 1.25% deviation (sections 1-7). The Act imposes the responsibility on the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and publish these figures. This includes calculating the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory and determining the extent to which each division's enrolment deviates from this average. The document specifies these calculations and percentages for each division, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the electoral process (section 1). There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned within the document for breaches of this data publication requirement. However, the accuracy and timely publication of such data are critical for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process, and any failure to comply could potentially lead to legal scrutiny or consequences under broader electoral laws (section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918).

Area of Law: Elections & Political Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Enrolment Statistics

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