Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 28 February 2021

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Legislation au C2021G00178 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 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106594 -6.27

BARTON 109178 -3.99

BENNELONG 111485 -1.96

BEROWRA 105559 -7.18

BLAXLAND 106137 -6.67

BRADFIELD 107440 -5.52

CALARE 118900 4.55

CHIFLEY 116455 2.40

COOK 108184 -4.87

COWPER 126606 11.32

CUNNINGHAM 115731 1.76

DOBELL 117951 3.71

EDEN-MONARO 113949 0.19

FARRER 117038 2.91

FOWLER 107801 -5.20

GILMORE 124650 9.60

GRAYNDLER 109191 -3.98

GREENWAY 114899 1.03

HUGHES 105760 -7.00

HUME 116871 2.76

HUNTER 123932 8.97

KINGSFORD SMITH 111918 -1.58

LINDSAY 122050 7.32

LYNE 120306 5.78

MACARTHUR 126746 11.44

MACKELLAR 110408 -2.91

MCMAHON 106892 -6.00

MACQUARIE 106087 -6.71

MITCHELL 115368 1.44

NEWCASTLE 119766 5.31

NEW ENGLAND 110845 -2.53

NORTH SYDNEY 110092 -3.19

PAGE 118984 4.62

PARKES 108504 -4.59

PARRAMATTA 103271 -9.19

PATERSON 126806 11.50

REID 110598 -2.74

RICHMOND 116371 2.32

RIVERINA 114227 0.44

ROBERTSON 112180 -1.35

SHORTLAND 114747 0.89

SYDNEY 117206 3.06

WARRINGAH 103953 -8.59

WATSON 107878 -5.14

WENTWORTH 102399 -9.95

WERRIWA 121283 6.64

WHITLAM 121912 7.19

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Totals 5345108 ( Average: 113725 )

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Victoria as at 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 111079 -1.26

BALLARAT 118528 5.36

BENDIGO 115799 2.93

BRUCE 110134 -2.10

CALWELL 115240 2.43

CASEY 113575 0.95

CHISHOLM 106156 -5.63

COOPER 112069 -0.38

CORANGAMITE 120612 7.21

CORIO 111273 -1.08

DEAKIN 108176 -3.84

DUNKLEY 111428 -0.95

FLINDERS 113265 0.68

FRASER 109805 -2.39

GELLIBRAND 112808 0.27

GIPPSLAND 112551 0.04

GOLDSTEIN 109151 -2.97

GORTON 118391 5.23

HIGGINS 110155 -2.08

HOLT 113865 1.21

HOTHAM 108639 -3.42

INDI 114476 1.75

ISAACS 110360 -1.89

JAGAJAGA 107948 -4.04

KOOYONG 107358 -4.56

LALOR 116383 3.45

LA TROBE 118466 5.30

MCEWEN 113947 1.28

MACNAMARA 113736 1.10

MALLEE 113786 1.14

MARIBYRNONG 113760 1.12

MELBOURNE 107765 -4.20

MENZIES 108589 -3.47

MONASH 117685 4.61

NICHOLLS 112490 0.00

SCULLIN 107956 -4.03

WANNON 115800 2.93

WILLS 111704 -0.70

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Totals 4274908 ( Average: 112497 )

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Queensland as at 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 120838 6.60

BONNER 107538 -5.12

BOWMAN 113159 -0.16

BRISBANE 120992 6.74

CAPRICORNIA 106304 -6.21

DAWSON 108868 -3.95

DICKSON 110476 -2.53

FADDEN 121997 7.62

FAIRFAX 119255 5.20

FISHER 120070 5.92

FLYNN 106350 -6.17

FORDE 114155 0.71

GRIFFITH 117005 3.22

GROOM 108271 -4.48

HERBERT 111971 -1.21

HINKLER 112348 -0.88

KENNEDY 112250 -0.97

LEICHHARDT 113860 0.44

LILLEY 111098 -1.98

LONGMAN 123044 8.55

MCPHERSON 114417 0.94

MARANOA 106804 -5.77

MONCRIEFF 117469 3.63

MORETON 105540 -6.89

OXLEY 109642 -3.27

PETRIE 121098 6.83

RANKIN 106161 -6.34

RYAN 108886 -3.93

WIDE BAY 112247 -0.97

WRIGHT 118394 4.44

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Totals 3400507 ( Average: 113350 )

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Western Australia as at 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 113411 5.43

BURT 111755 3.89

CANNING 113242 5.27

COWAN 102248 -4.94

CURTIN 103889 -3.41

DURACK 99884 -7.13

FORREST 110128 2.38

FREMANTLE 112405 4.50

HASLUCK 102676 -4.54

MOORE 103844 -3.45

O'CONNOR 103384 -3.88

PEARCE 129913 20.77

PERTH 107128 -0.40

STIRLING 104947 -2.43

SWAN 105706 -1.72

TANGNEY 96479 -10.30

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Totals 1721039 ( Average: 107564 )

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South Australia as at 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 124799 1.37

BARKER 119003 -3.33

BOOTHBY 125721 2.12

GREY 120531 -2.09

HINDMARSH 125333 1.80

KINGSTON 121031 -1.68

MAKIN 120823 -1.85

MAYO 124060 0.77

SPENCE 123892 0.63

STURT 125919 2.28

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Totals 1231112 ( Average: 123111 )

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Tasmania as at 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 77655 -0.92

BRADDON 80751 3.02

CLARK 73504 -6.22

FRANKLIN 77564 -1.04

LYONS 82426 5.16

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Totals 391900 ( Average: 78380 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 107246 5.43

CANBERRA 98128 -3.53

FENNER 99788 -1.89

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Totals 305162 ( Average: 101720 )

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Northern Territory as at 28 February,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 73215 2.23

SOLOMON 70011 -2.23

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Totals 143226 ( Average: 71613 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 812 962

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission, under the authority of section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has published the number of enrolled electors in each electoral division for each state and territory as of 28 February 2021. The purpose of this Act was to rectify the imbalance in representation that existed between various states due to population disparities. By determining the average divisional enrolment and the degree to which the number of electors in each division deviates from this average, the Act aims to ensure fair representation in the federal parliament. This gazette, issued by the Electoral Commissioner, provides a snapshot of electoral demographics, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and for the future delimitation of electoral boundaries.

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 within the states and territories of Australia as at 28 February 2021. This determination includes the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation of each Division's enrolment from this average. The Commission has provided this information for New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The legislation applies to all Divisions within these jurisdictions, detailing the enrolment numbers and their respective deviations from the average. This determination is fundamental for the equitable representation and allocation of electoral resources across the country, ensuring that each Division's electorate size is transparently assessed and recorded.

Key Provisions

The Australian Electoral Commission, as per Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has ascertained the number of electors enrolled in each division across the States and Territories as of 28 February 2021. The schedule provided outlines the enrolment numbers for each division, alongside the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. For instance, in New South Wales, the Banks Division had 106,594 enrolled electors, which is 6.27% below the average, whereas the Cobar Division in New South Wales had 126,606 enrolled electors, which is 11.32% above the average. The Act imposes obligations on the Electoral Commission to regularly determine the number of electors in each division and to compare these numbers against the average divisional enrolment. This includes publishing the findings in a schedule, as seen in the document, to ensure transparency and accuracy in electoral data. The Electoral Commissioner is also tasked with ensuring that the electoral rolls are up-to-date and reflective of the true number of eligible voters in each division. Breaches of the obligations under this Act could lead to civil or criminal penalties, although the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed within this particular document. Generally, electoral misconduct can result in fines or imprisonment, with the severity of the penalty depending on the nature and extent of the breach. For example, providing false information on an enrolment form can lead to a fine of up to $3,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both, under Section 119 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. Similarly, tampering with electoral material or interfering with the electoral process can result in more severe penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, as outlined in Section 256 of the Act.

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

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