Number of electors enrolled in each Division - 31 December 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.

Jeff Pope

A/g Electoral Commissioner

THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 104264 -4.38

BARTON 108244 -0.73

BENNELONG 105119 -3.60

BEROWRA 104586 -4.09

BLAXLAND 104027 -4.60

BRADFIELD 105104 -3.61

CALARE 114018 4.55

CHIFLEY 105703 -3.06

COOK 104596 -4.08

COWPER 119422 9.51

CUNNINGHAM 111677 2.41

DOBELL 112966 3.59

EDEN-MONARO 108833 -0.19

FARRER 112794 3.43

FOWLER 105827 -2.95

GILMORE 117483 7.73

GRAYNDLER 106224 -2.58

GREENWAY 105655 -3.11

HUGHES 104831 -3.86

HUME 108740 -0.28

HUNTER 115171 5.61

KINGSFORD SMITH 109294 0.22

LINDSAY 112159 2.85

LYNE 112698 3.34

MACARTHUR 107607 -1.32

MACKELLAR 108263 -0.71

MCMAHON 106866 -2.00

MACQUARIE 105895 -2.89

MITCHELL 103684 -4.91

NEWCASTLE 113672 4.24

NEW ENGLAND 110317 1.16

NORTH SYDNEY 106709 -2.14

PAGE 118489 8.65

PARKES 108062 -0.90

PARRAMATTA 101834 -6.61

PATERSON 114780 5.25

REID 105760 -3.01

RICHMOND 114146 4.67

RIVERINA 112147 2.84

ROBERTSON 108714 -0.30

SHORTLAND 110952 1.74

SYDNEY 111315 2.07

WARRINGAH 102704 -5.81

WATSON 105868 -2.91

WENTWORTH 103144 -5.41

WERRIWA 110996 1.78

WHITLAM 113896 4.44

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Totals 5125255 ( Average: 109047 )

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Victoria as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 95935 -11.18

BALLARAT 112151 3.82

BATMAN 109488 1.36

BENDIGO 110110 1.93

BRUCE 95933 -11.18

CALWELL 110345 2.15

CASEY 103861 -3.84

CHISHOLM 97099 -10.10

CORANGAMITE 111389 3.12

CORIO 109001 0.91

DEAKIN 99538 -7.84

DUNKLEY 105948 -1.91

FLINDERS 116445 7.80

GELLIBRAND 108386 0.34

GIPPSLAND 104871 -2.91

GOLDSTEIN 105521 -2.30

GORTON 117777 9.03

HIGGINS 104604 -3.15

HOLT 118818 10.00

HOTHAM 100212 -7.22

INDI 104597 -3.16

ISAACS 105828 -2.02

JAGAJAGA 103429 -4.24

KOOYONG 99765 -7.63

LALOR 127410 17.95

LA TROBE 107680 -0.31

MCEWEN 134977 24.96

MCMILLAN 117947 9.19

MALLEE 99761 -7.64

MARIBYRNONG 111612 3.32

MELBOURNE 113242 4.83

MELBOURNE PORTS 103444 -4.23

MENZIES 99108 -8.24

MURRAY 104767 -3.00

SCULLIN 111581 3.30

WANNON 99221 -8.14

WILLS 114821 6.29

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Totals 3996622 ( Average: 108016 )

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Queensland as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 99944 -3.16

BONNER 100758 -2.37

BOWMAN 104203 0.96

BRISBANE 108178 4.81

CAPRICORNIA 98866 -4.20

DAWSON 103933 0.70

DICKSON 101002 -2.13

FADDEN 107057 3.72

FAIRFAX 109149 5.75

FISHER 99523 -3.57

FLYNN 100280 -2.83

FORDE 100103 -3.00

GRIFFITH 106948 3.62

GROOM 102049 -1.12

HERBERT 105105 1.83

HINKLER 101469 -1.68

KENNEDY 100415 -2.70

LEICHHARDT 109932 6.51

LILLEY 107217 3.88

LONGMAN 106071 2.77

MCPHERSON 104411 1.16

MARANOA 103166 -0.04

MONCRIEFF 103347 0.13

MORETON 97339 -5.68

OXLEY 96128 -6.86

PETRIE 106734 3.41

RANKIN 102368 -0.81

RYAN 104581 1.32

WIDE BAY 103765 0.53

WRIGHT 102240 -0.93

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Totals 3096281 ( Average: 103209 )

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Western Australia as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 99822 0.57

BURT 100318 1.07

CANNING 100372 1.12

COWAN 96227 -3.05

CURTIN 97653 -1.61

DURACK 97763 -1.50

FORREST 101340 2.10

FREMANTLE 100144 0.89

HASLUCK 95924 -3.35

MOORE 99738 0.48

O'CONNOR 102588 3.35

PEARCE 107490 8.29

PERTH 99211 -0.04

STIRLING 98564 -0.69

SWAN 97267 -2.00

TANGNEY 93659 -5.63

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Totals 1588080 ( Average: 99255 )

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South Australia as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 109510 1.65

BARKER 105567 -2.00

BOOTHBY 107209 -0.48

GREY 102256 -5.07

HINDMARSH 111492 3.49

KINGSTON 106250 -1.37

MAKIN 106894 -0.77

MAYO 104803 -2.71

PORT ADELAIDE 113862 5.69

STURT 104193 -3.28

WAKEFIELD 112978 4.87

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Totals 1185014 ( Average: 107728 )

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Tasmania as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 73749 -1.76

BRADDON 73081 -2.65

DENISON 73751 -1.76

FRANKLIN 77396 3.08

LYONS 77409 3.10

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Totals 375386 ( Average: 75077 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 143700 1.36

FENNER 139816 -1.36

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Totals 283516 ( Average: 141758 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 December,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 65695 -4.34

SOLOMON 71665 4.34

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Totals 137360 ( Average: 68680 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 15 787 514

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has published the number of electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 December 2016. This publication addresses the need for accurate and up-to-date information on electoral enrollments across Australia, ensuring that electoral divisions are fairly represented based on population. The document was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, with the policy objective of maintaining the integrity and fairness of electoral representation. The Commission, under the authority of the A/g Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope, has determined the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory, as well as the percentage deviation of each division from these averages. This data is crucial for the ongoing review and adjustment of electoral boundaries to reflect demographic changes and ensure equitable representation.

Scope and Application

The document, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides the number of electors enrolled in each division of Australia as at 31 December 2016, including the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. This information is pertinent to electoral divisions within the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all states and territories. The data specifies the enrolment numbers and the degree to which these numbers diverge from the average enrolment per division, offering insight into the distribution of voters across different electoral areas. The document does not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within its purview; it simply presents a snapshot of enrolment statistics. The scope of the Act itself may be extended or modified through subordinate legislation, which could introduce further parameters or conditions affecting electoral processes and enrolments.

Key Provisions

Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates that the Australian Electoral Commission must determine the number of enrolled electors in each Division for each State and Territory as of a specified date. Additionally, for each State and the Australian Capital Territory, the Commission must ascertain the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which the number of electors in each Division deviates from this average. The schedule accompanying the legislation provides detailed figures for each Division as of 31 December 2016. The Act imposes several obligations on the Australian Electoral Commission. Primarily, it requires the Commission to conduct an accurate and comprehensive assessment of electoral enrolments across all Divisions in Australia. This includes calculating the total number of enrolled electors, determining the average divisional enrolment, and measuring the deviation of each Division's enrolment from the average. These calculations must be meticulously documented and presented in a clear and organised manner, as exemplified in the provided schedule. Failure to comply with the obligations set out in the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 could lead to various consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within the provided text, breaches of electoral laws generally attract significant penalties under Australian law. Offences related to electoral misconduct can result in substantial fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The precise penalties depend on the nature and severity of the offence, but they are designed to ensure the integrity and fairness of electoral processes. The Australian Electoral Commission's role in enforcing these provisions is crucial in maintaining the credibility of the electoral system.

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