Number of electors enrolled in each Division - 31 October 2016

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Legislation au C2016G01483 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 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 104351 -4.27

BARTON 108455 -0.51

BENNELONG 105395 -3.31

BEROWRA 104736 -3.92

BLAXLAND 104225 -4.39

BRADFIELD 105195 -3.50

CALARE 113748 4.34

CHIFLEY 105493 -3.22

COOK 104980 -3.69

COWPER 119150 9.30

CUNNINGHAM 111713 2.47

DOBELL 112911 3.57

EDEN-MONARO 108483 -0.48

FARRER 112819 3.49

FOWLER 106071 -2.69

GILMORE 117161 7.47

GRAYNDLER 106373 -2.41

GREENWAY 105501 -3.21

HUGHES 105174 -3.51

HUME 108373 -0.58

HUNTER 114746 5.26

KINGSFORD SMITH 109466 0.41

LINDSAY 111812 2.56

LYNE 112452 3.15

MACARTHUR 106721 -2.10

MACKELLAR 108524 -0.44

MCMAHON 107199 -1.66

MACQUARIE 105831 -2.91

MITCHELL 103489 -5.06

NEWCASTLE 113646 4.25

NEW ENGLAND 110296 1.17

NORTH SYDNEY 106479 -2.32

PAGE 118374 8.58

PARKES 108181 -0.76

PARRAMATTA 102009 -6.42

PATERSON 114392 4.93

REID 105959 -2.79

RICHMOND 113710 4.31

RIVERINA 112238 2.96

ROBERTSON 108793 -0.19

SHORTLAND 110972 1.79

SYDNEY 111486 2.27

WARRINGAH 103132 -5.39

WATSON 105892 -2.86

WENTWORTH 103339 -5.20

WERRIWA 110547 1.40

WHITLAM 113553 4.16

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Totals 5123545 ( Average: 109011 )

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Victoria as at 31 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 96116 -10.98

BALLARAT 112107 3.82

BATMAN 109665 1.56

BENDIGO 110166 2.02

BRUCE 96314 -10.80

CALWELL 110110 1.97

CASEY 103983 -3.69

CHISHOLM 97306 -9.88

CORANGAMITE 111394 3.16

CORIO 108992 0.94

DEAKIN 99784 -7.58

DUNKLEY 105940 -1.88

FLINDERS 116170 7.58

GELLIBRAND 108420 0.41

GIPPSLAND 104943 -2.80

GOLDSTEIN 105643 -2.16

GORTON 117428 8.75

HIGGINS 104588 -3.13

HOLT 118336 9.59

HOTHAM 100453 -6.96

INDI 104672 -3.05

ISAACS 105604 -2.19

JAGAJAGA 103624 -4.03

KOOYONG 99924 -7.45

LALOR 126411 17.07

LA TROBE 107358 -0.57

MCEWEN 134026 24.12

MCMILLAN 117750 9.05

MALLEE 99939 -7.44

MARIBYRNONG 111682 3.43

MELBOURNE 113202 4.83

MELBOURNE PORTS 103412 -4.22

MENZIES 99463 -7.88

MURRAY 104874 -2.87

SCULLIN 111489 3.25

WANNON 99407 -7.93

WILLS 114444 5.99

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Totals 3995139 ( Average: 107976 )

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Queensland as at 31 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 99774 -3.43

BONNER 101027 -2.21

BOWMAN 104331 0.98

BRISBANE 108526 5.04

CAPRICORNIA 99118 -4.06

DAWSON 103696 0.36

DICKSON 101022 -2.22

FADDEN 106448 3.02

FAIRFAX 109188 5.68

FISHER 99721 -3.48

FLYNN 100532 -2.69

FORDE 100084 -3.13

GRIFFITH 107233 3.78

GROOM 102138 -1.14

HERBERT 105282 1.90

HINKLER 101625 -1.63

KENNEDY 100553 -2.67

LEICHHARDT 110116 6.57

LILLEY 107531 4.07

LONGMAN 106016 2.61

MCPHERSON 104633 1.27

MARANOA 103364 0.04

MONCRIEFF 103792 0.45

MORETON 97625 -5.51

OXLEY 96098 -6.98

PETRIE 106709 3.28

RANKIN 102659 -0.63

RYAN 105063 1.68

WIDE BAY 103791 0.45

WRIGHT 101865 -1.40

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Totals 3099560 ( Average: 103318 )

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Western Australia as at 31 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 99697 0.23

BURT 100438 0.97

CANNING 100638 1.17

COWAN 96214 -3.27

CURTIN 98274 -1.20

DURACK 98276 -1.19

FORREST 101276 1.81

FREMANTLE 100427 0.96

HASLUCK 96050 -3.43

MOORE 100040 0.57

O'CONNOR 102773 3.32

PEARCE 106919 7.49

PERTH 99597 0.12

STIRLING 98899 -0.57

SWAN 97659 -1.81

TANGNEY 94313 -5.18

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Totals 1591490 ( Average: 99468 )

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South Australia as at 31 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 109928 1.76

BARKER 105949 -1.91

BOOTHBY 107531 -0.45

GREY 102842 -4.79

HINDMARSH 111724 3.42

KINGSTON 106336 -1.55

MAKIN 107064 -0.88

MAYO 105180 -2.62

PORT ADELAIDE 113999 5.53

STURT 104610 -3.15

WAKEFIELD 113063 4.66

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Totals 1188226 ( Average: 108020 )

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Tasmania as at 31 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 73860 -1.73

BRADDON 73218 -2.58

DENISON 73953 -1.60

FRANKLIN 77403 2.98

LYONS 77379 2.94

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Totals 375813 ( Average: 75162 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 143942 1.50

FENNER 139672 -1.50

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Totals 283614 ( Average: 141807 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 October,2016

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 66238 -3.91

SOLOMON 71635 3.91

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Totals 137873 ( Average: 68936 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 15 795 260

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission Act 1983, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, provides the legal framework for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The AEC is responsible for the administration of federal elections, referendums, and by-elections. This Act was introduced to address the need for an independent and efficient body to oversee the electoral process, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of the voting system. The policy objective of the Act is to facilitate free, fair, and representative elections in Australia by providing a robust and transparent electoral framework. Under this Act, the AEC is tasked with functions such as maintaining electoral rolls, overseeing the conduct of elections, and enforcing electoral laws.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission's determination under Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 specifies the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division across the states and territories of Australia as at 31 October 2016, along with the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which the enrolment of each division deviates from the average. This Act applies to all Australian states and territories and is used to determine the distribution of electoral divisions, which is essential for conducting federal elections. The information provided includes the enrolment figures for each division, allowing for analysis of population distribution and the need for potential redistribution. The Act does not specify any exclusions or exemptions but relies on subordinate instruments for more detailed electoral regulations and processes.

Key Provisions

This legislation, C2016G01483 (Gazette), details the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division within Australia as of 31 October 2016, under the authority of section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. The data is presented for each state and territory, with a focus on the number of enrolled electors in each division, as well as the percentage deviation of these numbers from the average divisional enrolment. For example, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had 104,351 enrolled electors, representing a 4.27% deviation below the average. The Act mandates the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and document the enrolment figures and their respective deviations from the average for each division. The obligations imposed by this Act require the Electoral Commissioner to ensure accurate and up-to-date enrolment data is maintained and made available for public scrutiny. This transparency is essential for ensuring fair and representative electoral processes. In terms of consequences, the Act itself does not specify any offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences for breaches of its provisions. However, the accuracy and reliability of the data presented are crucial for the integrity of electoral processes. Any inaccuracies or discrepancies could potentially lead to electoral disputes or challenges, although these would be governed by other electoral laws rather than this specific Act. The enforcement and implications of any breaches would fall under broader electoral laws and regulations, where penalties for offences such as electoral fraud or misconduct are typically detailed.

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

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