Number of Electors enrolled in each Division - 31 May 2017

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Legislation au C2017G00632 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 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 104782 -4.37

BARTON 108494 -0.98

BENNELONG 105652 -3.57

BEROWRA 104727 -4.42

BLAXLAND 104183 -4.91

BRADFIELD 105512 -3.70

CALARE 114698 4.67

CHIFLEY 106668 -2.65

COOK 104769 -4.38

COWPER 120446 9.92

CUNNINGHAM 112259 2.45

DOBELL 113831 3.88

EDEN-MONARO 109445 -0.11

FARRER 113068 3.19

FOWLER 105845 -3.40

GILMORE 118268 7.93

GRAYNDLER 106310 -2.97

GREENWAY 106345 -2.94

HUGHES 104739 -4.41

HUME 110003 0.39

HUNTER 116352 6.18

KINGSFORD SMITH 109589 0.01

LINDSAY 113301 3.40

LYNE 113688 3.75

MACARTHUR 109381 -0.17

MACKELLAR 108779 -0.72

MCMAHON 106730 -2.59

MACQUARIE 106107 -3.16

MITCHELL 104685 -4.46

NEWCASTLE 114251 4.27

NEW ENGLAND 110523 0.86

NORTH SYDNEY 106825 -2.50

PAGE 119100 8.69

PARKES 108316 -1.14

PARRAMATTA 101963 -6.94

PATERSON 116074 5.93

REID 106059 -3.20

RICHMOND 114360 4.36

RIVERINA 112392 2.57

ROBERTSON 109449 -0.11

SHORTLAND 111462 1.72

SYDNEY 111197 1.48

WARRINGAH 102929 -6.06

WATSON 106406 -2.88

WENTWORTH 103173 -5.83

WERRIWA 112018 2.23

WHITLAM 114747 4.72

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Totals 5149900 ( Average: 109572 )

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Victoria as at 31 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 95874 -11.70

BALLARAT 112979 4.05

BATMAN 109421 0.77

BENDIGO 110867 2.10

BRUCE 95655 -11.90

CALWELL 111042 2.26

CASEY 104224 -4.01

CHISHOLM 97126 -10.54

CORANGAMITE 112859 3.94

CORIO 109792 1.11

DEAKIN 99620 -8.25

DUNKLEY 105990 -2.38

FLINDERS 117665 8.36

GELLIBRAND 109204 0.57

GIPPSLAND 105370 -2.95

GOLDSTEIN 105560 -2.77

GORTON 119655 10.20

HIGGINS 104828 -3.45

HOLT 120262 10.76

HOTHAM 100022 -7.88

INDI 105169 -3.13

ISAACS 106754 -1.67

JAGAJAGA 103440 -4.73

KOOYONG 99839 -8.04

LALOR 128914 18.72

LA TROBE 108904 0.30

MCEWEN 137346 26.49

MCMILLAN 119127 9.71

MALLEE 99788 -8.09

MARIBYRNONG 111909 3.06

MELBOURNE 113517 4.54

MELBOURNE PORTS 103341 -4.82

MENZIES 98840 -8.96

MURRAY 105103 -3.20

SCULLIN 112348 3.47

WANNON 99566 -8.30

WILLS 115486 6.36

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Totals 4017406 ( Average: 108578 )

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Queensland as at 31 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 100896 -2.83

BONNER 101299 -2.44

BOWMAN 104976 1.09

BRISBANE 109415 5.36

CAPRICORNIA 98663 -4.98

DAWSON 104385 0.52

DICKSON 101280 -2.46

FADDEN 108707 4.68

FAIRFAX 110604 6.51

FISHER 100783 -2.94

FLYNN 100383 -3.33

FORDE 100874 -2.85

GRIFFITH 108125 4.12

GROOM 102517 -1.27

HERBERT 105326 1.42

HINKLER 102151 -1.62

KENNEDY 100320 -3.39

LEICHHARDT 110709 6.61

LILLEY 107804 3.81

LONGMAN 107314 3.34

MCPHERSON 104669 0.79

MARANOA 103211 -0.60

MONCRIEFF 103513 -0.31

MORETON 97528 -6.08

OXLEY 96786 -6.79

PETRIE 108254 4.24

RANKIN 102247 -1.53

RYAN 104665 0.79

WIDE BAY 104527 0.65

WRIGHT 103356 -0.46

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Totals 3115287 ( Average: 103842 )

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Western Australia as at 31 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 100694 0.89

BURT 100919 1.11

CANNING 101434 1.63

COWAN 96684 -3.12

CURTIN 97872 -1.93

DURACK 97962 -1.84

FORREST 102046 2.24

FREMANTLE 101066 1.26

HASLUCK 96257 -3.55

MOORE 100290 0.48

O'CONNOR 102836 3.03

PEARCE 109377 9.59

PERTH 99551 -0.25

STIRLING 98594 -1.21

SWAN 97413 -2.39

TANGNEY 93856 -5.95

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Totals 1596851 ( Average: 99803 )

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South Australia as at 31 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 109761 1.75

BARKER 105390 -2.29

BOOTHBY 107414 -0.41

GREY 101794 -5.62

HINDMARSH 111791 3.63

KINGSTON 106631 -1.14

MAKIN 107132 -0.68

MAYO 104812 -2.83

PORT ADELAIDE 114310 5.97

STURT 104352 -3.25

WAKEFIELD 113139 4.88

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Totals 1186526 ( Average: 107866 )

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Tasmania as at 31 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 73856 -1.75

BRADDON 73078 -2.79

DENISON 73567 -2.14

FRANKLIN 77708 3.36

LYONS 77681 3.32

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Totals 375890 ( Average: 75178 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 144012 1.13

FENNER 140771 -1.13

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Totals 284783 ( Average: 142391 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 May,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 68357 -0.03

SOLOMON 68401 0.03

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Totals 136758 ( Average: 68379 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 15 863 401

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) released a Gazette on 26 June 2017, detailing the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division of Australia as at 31 May 2017. This Gazette, C2017G00632, was issued pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. The primary purpose of this legislation was to ensure that electoral divisions are as equal as practicable in population, thereby upholding the principle of democratic representation. The Gazette provides the enrolment figures for each division across all states and territories, alongside the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The AEC, under the authority of the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, determined these enrolment numbers to aid in the ongoing assessment and adjustment of electoral boundaries to maintain equitable representation across the nation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, under section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has compiled a schedule detailing the number of electors enrolled in each Division for every state and territory as of 31 May 2017. The document specifies the enrolment figures for each electoral division within New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. For each state and the Australian Capital Territory, the schedule also indicates the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which the number of electors in each Division deviates from this average. This detailed data is crucial for ensuring fair representation and compliance with electoral laws across all divisions. The legislation applies to all enrolled electors within the specified divisions and is pertinent for electoral planning and compliance with federal electoral laws. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds mentioned in the provided schedule. The application of this Act is comprehensive across the specified jurisdictions, encompassing all electoral divisions within each state and territory.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of this document outline the number of electors enrolled in each division within various states and territories of Australia as of 31 May 2017, as determined by the Electoral Commissioner. The document provides a detailed breakdown of the number of enrolled electors in each division, alongside the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each respective state or territory. This information is essential for understanding the distribution of electors across different regions and their potential impact on electoral outcomes. The obligations imposed by this document include the requirement for the Electoral Commissioner to accurately determine and report the number of enrolled electors in each division, as well as calculating the average divisional enrolment and the extent of deviation for each division. These obligations ensure that the Australian Electoral Commission maintains up-to-date and accurate records of electoral enrolments, which are critical for the administration of fair and representative elections. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences outlined in this document. However, the accuracy and reliability of the data presented are crucial for ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. Any inaccuracies or discrepancies in the reported enrolment numbers could potentially lead to electoral disparities and undermine the democratic process. Therefore, while no specific penalties are mentioned, the importance of precise and honest reporting cannot be overstated. The Australian Electoral Commission is bound by law to provide accurate data, and any failure to do so could result in legal and administrative repercussions.

Area of Law: Elections Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Electoral Processes

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