Number of electors enrolled in each Division - 31 March 2016

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Legislation au C2016G00532 In force Gazette

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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 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 104453 -2.40

BARTON 105912 -1.04

BENNELONG 104947 -1.94

BEROWRA 104845 -2.03

BLAXLAND 103411 -3.37

BRADFIELD 105060 -1.83

CALARE 111736 4.39

CHIFLEY 103040 -3.72

COOK 103608 -3.19

COWPER 117147 9.45

CUNNINGHAM 110065 2.83

DOBELL 110109 2.87

EDEN-MONARO 106003 -0.95

FARRER 110277 3.03

FOWLER 105258 -1.65

GILMORE 114296 6.79

GRAYNDLER 103761 -3.05

GREENWAY 103417 -3.37

HUGHES 103667 -3.14

HUME 105349 -1.56

HUNTER 112010 4.65

KINGSFORD SMITH 107342 0.29

LINDSAY 107906 0.82

LYNE 110238 2.99

MACARTHUR 103025 -3.74

MACKELLAR 107051 0.02

MCMAHON 106111 -0.85

MACQUARIE 103557 -3.24

MITCHELL 101538 -5.12

NEWCASTLE 111975 4.62

NEW ENGLAND 108246 1.13

NORTH SYDNEY 105539 -1.39

PAGE 115490 7.90

PARKES 106980 -0.04

PARRAMATTA 101414 -5.24

PATERSON 110546 3.28

REID 104367 -2.48

RICHMOND 110519 3.26

RIVERINA 110037 2.81

ROBERTSON 107249 0.20

SHORTLAND 109152 1.98

SYDNEY 107420 0.36

WARRINGAH 101508 -5.15

WATSON 105129 -1.77

WENTWORTH 101447 -5.21

WERRIWA 107569 0.50

WHITLAM 110624 3.35

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Totals 5030350 ( Average: 107028 )

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Victoria as at 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 95466 -9.55

BALLARAT 109171 3.43

BATMAN 106990 1.36

BENDIGO 107988 2.31

BRUCE 96110 -8.94

CALWELL 108182 2.49

CASEY 101501 -3.83

CHISHOLM 96681 -8.40

CORANGAMITE 107892 2.22

CORIO 106246 0.66

DEAKIN 98675 -6.51

DUNKLEY 103445 -1.99

FLINDERS 113097 7.15

GELLIBRAND 106782 1.17

GIPPSLAND 103066 -2.35

GOLDSTEIN 103608 -1.83

GORTON 114104 8.10

HIGGINS 102757 -2.64

HOLT 114207 8.20

HOTHAM 99095 -6.11

INDI 102383 -2.99

ISAACS 104263 -1.21

JAGAJAGA 102123 -3.24

KOOYONG 98888 -6.30

LALOR 121504 15.11

LA TROBE 103785 -1.66

MCEWEN 127065 20.38

MCMILLAN 113862 7.87

MALLEE 98763 -6.42

MARIBYRNONG 109081 3.34

MELBOURNE 107599 1.94

MELBOURNE PORTS 99836 -5.41

MENZIES 98524 -6.65

MURRAY 103359 -2.07

SCULLIN 109274 3.53

WANNON 98480 -6.69

WILLS 111416 5.56

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Totals 3905268 ( Average: 105547 )

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Queensland as at 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 96753 -4.47

BONNER 99717 -1.54

BOWMAN 102455 1.15

BRISBANE 104759 3.42

CAPRICORNIA 97619 -3.61

DAWSON 103040 1.73

DICKSON 99903 -1.36

FADDEN 102383 1.08

FAIRFAX 106352 5.00

FISHER 96842 -4.38

FLYNN 100357 -0.91

FORDE 97212 -4.02

GRIFFITH 103713 2.39

GROOM 100832 -0.44

HERBERT 103820 2.50

HINKLER 100046 -1.22

KENNEDY 98919 -2.33

LEICHHARDT 107759 6.39

LILLEY 105325 3.98

LONGMAN 103328 2.01

MCPHERSON 102086 0.79

MARANOA 102399 1.09

MONCRIEFF 101334 0.04

MORETON 96959 -4.27

OXLEY 94000 -7.19

PETRIE 103485 2.17

RANKIN 101414 0.12

RYAN 103939 2.62

WIDE BAY 101874 0.58

WRIGHT 99934 -1.33

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Totals 3038558 ( Average: 101285 )

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Western Australia as at 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 95491 -1.47

BURT 98067 1.17

CANNING 96611 -0.32

COWAN 95308 -1.66

CURTIN 95510 -1.45

DURACK 96345 -0.59

FORREST 98522 1.64

FREMANTLE 97554 0.64

HASLUCK 93964 -3.05

MOORE 98889 2.02

O'CONNOR 100733 3.92

PEARCE 100068 3.24

PERTH 97045 0.12

STIRLING 97635 0.73

SWAN 95813 -1.14

TANGNEY 93231 -3.81

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Totals 1550786 ( Average: 96924 )

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South Australia as at 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 107706 1.48

BARKER 104289 -1.73

BOOTHBY 106250 0.11

GREY 101513 -4.35

HINDMARSH 110127 3.76

KINGSTON 104077 -1.93

MAKIN 106249 0.11

MAYO 101483 -4.38

PORT ADELAIDE 111773 5.31

STURT 104031 -1.97

WAKEFIELD 109955 3.60

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Totals 1167453 ( Average: 106132 )

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Tasmania as at 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 72948 -1.26

BRADDON 72085 -2.43

DENISON 73111 -1.04

FRANKLIN 75702 2.46

LYONS 75560 2.27

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Totals 369406 ( Average: 73881 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 140439 1.62

FENNER 135959 -1.62

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Totals 276398 ( Average: 138199 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 March,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 61884 -4.87

SOLOMON 68226 4.87

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Totals 130110 ( Average: 65055 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 15 468 329

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Gazette, C2016G00532, published in 2016, presents the number of electors enrolled in each federal electoral division as of 31 March 2016. This document was issued pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, which mandates the AEC to determine and publish the enrolment figures for each division, alongside the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation from this average. The AEC, under the authority of the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, provides this information to ensure transparency and accuracy in electoral statistics, which are fundamental to the democratic process. This data assists in the equitable representation of the electorate and underpins the integrity of the electoral system by ensuring that each division's representation is as balanced as possible.

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 of the Australian House of Representatives for each state and territory as at 31 March 2016. This Act applies to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all states and territories, and sets out the enrolment figures for each division, including the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The data provided in the schedule lists the enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation for each division in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The average divisional enrolment is calculated for each state and territory, providing a comparative analysis of the enrolment distribution across the country. The Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but provides a comprehensive overview of the electoral enrolment data across the nation. The application of this Act is further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as necessary to maintain accurate and up-to-date electoral records.

Key Provisions

This legislation, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides a detailed breakdown of the number of electors enrolled in each division of the Australian electoral system as at 31 March 2016. It specifies the enrolment numbers for each division within each state and territory, along with the average divisional enrolment for each state and the Australian Capital Territory. Additionally, it details the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. The primary obligation imposed by this Act is the responsibility of the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and publish these enrolment figures. This includes determining the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which individual divisions' enrolments deviate from this average. The Act ensures transparency and accountability in the electoral process by making these figures publicly available. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences for breach mentioned in this particular piece of legislation. However, it is part of a larger framework under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, where non-compliance with electoral laws can result in civil or criminal penalties. Under the broader Act, offences can include significant penalties, such as fines up to $20,200 and/or imprisonment for up to three years for individuals, and higher penalties for body corporates. These penalties are designed to ensure adherence to electoral laws and the integrity of the electoral process.

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

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