Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 26 July 2021

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 26 JULY 2021

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

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107015 -6.51

BARTON 109723 -4.14

BENNELONG 112828 -1.43

BEROWRA 105399 -7.92

BLAXLAND 106579 -6.89

BRADFIELD 107581 -6.01

CALARE 119805 4.66

CHIFLEY 118786 3.77

COOK 108622 -5.10

COWPER 127697 11.55

CUNNINGHAM 116180 1.49

DOBELL 118526 3.54

EDEN-MONARO 113113 -1.18

FARRER 117270 2.44

FOWLER 107655 -5.95

GILMORE 125774 9.87

GRAYNDLER 109041 -4.74

GREENWAY 117000 2.21

HUGHES 106015 -7.38

HUME 117502 2.65

HUNTER 125493 9.63

KINGSFORD SMITH 112873 -1.39

LINDSAY 123170 7.60

LYNE 121393 6.05

MACARTHUR 128901 12.60

MACKELLAR 109788 -4.08

MCMAHON 106762 -6.73

MACQUARIE 105915 -7.47

MITCHELL 117295 2.47

NEWCASTLE 120791 5.52

NEW ENGLAND 111599 -2.50

NORTH SYDNEY 110631 -3.35

PAGE 118530 3.54

PARKES 108810 -4.94

PARRAMATTA 104527 -8.68

PATERSON 128689 12.42

REID 112306 -1.88

RICHMOND 115672 1.05

RIVERINA 114923 0.39

ROBERTSON 112665 -1.57

SHORTLAND 115285 0.71

SYDNEY 120986 5.69

WARRINGAH 103911 -9.22

WATSON 108229 -5.44

WENTWORTH 102352 -10.58

WERRIWA 123166 7.59

WHITLAM 123209 7.63

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Totals 5379982 ( Average: 114467 )

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Victoria as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110700 0.43

BALLARAT 108967 -1.13

BENDIGO 111097 0.79

BRUCE 112902 2.43

CALWELL 103902 -5.72

CASEY 114633 4.00

CHISHOLM 109068 -1.04

COOPER 108238 -1.79

CORANGAMITE 107703 -2.28

CORIO 111853 1.48

DEAKIN 113281 2.78

DUNKLEY 111603 1.25

FLINDERS 113861 3.30

FRASER 110599 0.34

GELLIBRAND 107524 -2.44

GIPPSLAND 113281 2.78

GOLDSTEIN 109408 -0.73

GORTON 108417 -1.63

HAWKE 105054 -4.68

HIGGINS 107464 -2.49

HOLT 104749 -4.96

HOTHAM 115555 4.84

INDI 115447 4.74

ISAACS 110688 0.42

JAGAJAGA 113831 3.27

KOOYONG 112818 2.36

LALOR 104191 -5.46

LA TROBE 102718 -6.80

MCEWEN 104939 -4.78

MACNAMARA 109505 -0.64

MALLEE 120084 8.95

MARIBYRNONG 109500 -0.64

MELBOURNE 109274 -0.85

MENZIES 112923 2.45

MONASH 107922 -2.08

NICHOLLS 113476 2.95

SCULLIN 108069 -1.94

WANNON 114890 4.24

WILLS 108306 -1.73

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Totals 4298440 ( Average: 110216 )

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Queensland as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 122555 7.21

BONNER 107902 -5.60

BOWMAN 114116 -0.16

BRISBANE 122358 7.04

CAPRICORNIA 107041 -6.35

DAWSON 108881 -4.74

DICKSON 110981 -2.90

FADDEN 123915 8.40

FAIRFAX 120668 5.56

FISHER 122047 6.77

FLYNN 107017 -6.37

FORDE 115429 0.98

GRIFFITH 118118 3.33

GROOM 108934 -4.69

HERBERT 112745 -1.36

HINKLER 113556 -0.65

KENNEDY 112872 -1.25

LEICHHARDT 114930 0.54

LILLEY 111331 -2.60

LONGMAN 124722 9.11

MCPHERSON 115380 0.94

MARANOA 107075 -6.32

MONCRIEFF 119453 4.50

MORETON 106065 -7.20

OXLEY 110153 -3.63

PETRIE 122029 6.75

RANKIN 106462 -6.86

RYAN 109314 -4.36

WIDE BAY 113014 -1.12

WRIGHT 120079 5.05

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Totals 3429142 ( Average: 114304 )

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Western Australia as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 114499 5.68

BURT 112829 4.14

CANNING 114449 5.63

COWAN 102872 -5.04

CURTIN 104372 -3.66

DURACK 100161 -7.55

FORREST 111085 2.53

FREMANTLE 113576 4.83

HASLUCK 103243 -4.70

MOORE 104400 -3.63

O'CONNOR 103634 -4.34

PEARCE 131639 21.50

PERTH 108024 -0.29

STIRLING 105362 -2.75

SWAN 106400 -1.79

TANGNEY 96942 -10.52

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Totals 1733487 ( Average: 108342 )

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South Australia as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 126676 2.23

BARKER 119359 -3.67

BOOTHBY 126552 2.13

GREY 120669 -2.61

HINDMARSH 126257 1.89

KINGSTON 121951 -1.58

MAKIN 121449 -1.98

MAYO 124449 0.43

SPENCE 125154 1.00

STURT 126611 2.17

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Totals 1239127 ( Average: 123912 )

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Tasmania as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 78564 -1.05

BRADDON 81597 2.76

CLARK 74341 -6.37

FRANKLIN 78877 -0.65

LYONS 83630 5.32

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Totals 397009 ( Average: 79401 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 107813 5.14

CANBERRA 99234 -3.22

FENNER 100568 -1.92

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Totals 307615 ( Average: 102538 )

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Northern Territory as at 26 July,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 72598 1.14

SOLOMON 70950 -1.14

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Totals 143548 ( Average: 71774 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 928 350

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the legal framework for the conduct of federal elections in Australia. The Act was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive and consistent legislative basis for managing the electoral process, ensuring the integrity of elections, and protecting the rights of voters. The Act was enacted by the Australian Parliament and its primary policy objective is to ensure free, fair, and accessible elections in a democratic society. This Act provides for the establishment of electoral divisions, the registration of electors, the conduct of elections, and the resolution of electoral disputes. It also sets out the rights and responsibilities of electors, candidates, and political parties, as well as the functions and powers of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The AEC is responsible for administering federal elections, maintaining the electoral roll, and ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Act.

Scope and Application

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, under which this gazette operates, applies to all eligible individuals who are Australian citizens, and to the various divisions within the states and territories of Australia. This gazette lists the number of enrolled electors in each division as at 26 July 2021, providing a snapshot of the electoral landscape across the country. The geographic reach of this Act is national, applying to all federal electoral divisions in Australia, including those in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and the territories of Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. This gazette does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but operates under the provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, which may include certain criteria for eligibility and enrolment. The application of the Act can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, such as regulations or rules, which provide further detail on the administration and conduct of elections within the electoral divisions.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of the Australian Electoral Commission document (C2021G00611) provide an overview of the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division within Australia as of 26 July 2021. This information is presented for each state and territory, with the schedule detailing the enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. For example, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had 107,015 enrolled electors, which was 6.51% below the average divisional enrolment. This schedule is prepared pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, where the Electoral Commissioner ascertains and publishes the enrolment numbers. The Act imposes obligations on the Electoral Commissioner to accurately determine and publish the number of enrolled electors in each division. This includes calculating the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation for each division. For instance, in Victoria, the division of Aston had 110,700 enrolled electors, which was 0.43% above the average divisional enrolment. These obligations ensure transparency and provide a clear picture of electoral representation across the country. Breach of the obligations under the Act can result in legal consequences. While the document itself does not specify offences or penalties, the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 does outline various offences related to electoral matters. These can include penalties for false statements, bribery, and other electoral offences, with potential maximum penalties varying depending on the nature and severity of the offence. For example, false statements made for the purpose of registering to vote can incur penalties of up to three years imprisonment. The Act aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral process and deter fraudulent activities.

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

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