Number of Electors Enrolled in Each Division as at 28 February 2023

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2023

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 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,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107350 -8.40

BARTON 111114 -5.18

BENNELONG 115838 -1.15

BEROWRA 105930 -9.61

BLAXLAND 108189 -7.68

BRADFIELD 108423 -7.48

CALARE 121717 3.85

CHIFLEY 124307 6.06

COOK 110460 -5.74

COWPER 130395 11.26

CUNNINGHAM 117453 0.22

DOBELL 118802 1.37

EDEN-MONARO 116358 -0.71

FARRER 120580 2.88

FOWLER 110585 -5.64

GILMORE 128177 9.37

GRAYNDLER 109964 -6.17

GREENWAY 123422 5.31

HUGHES 107519 -8.25

HUME 123604 5.46

HUNTER 129973 10.90

KINGSFORD SMITH 115076 -1.80

LINDSAY 126189 7.67

LYNE 125654 7.21

MACARTHUR 137659 17.46

MACKELLAR 110973 -5.30

MCMAHON 109290 -6.74

MACQUARIE 108173 -7.69

MITCHELL 123952 5.76

NEWCASTLE 122430 4.46

NEW ENGLAND 114473 -2.32

NORTH SYDNEY 111702 -4.68

PAGE 122529 4.55

PARKES 108433 -7.47

PARRAMATTA 107046 -8.65

PATERSON 133825 14.19

REID 115756 -1.22

RICHMOND 120858 3.12

RIVERINA 116718 -0.40

ROBERTSON 112407 -4.08

SHORTLAND 116590 -0.51

SYDNEY 123198 5.12

WARRINGAH 104849 -10.53

WATSON 109680 -6.41

WENTWORTH 103480 -11.70

WERRIWA 130049 10.96

WHITLAM 127045 8.40

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Totals 5508194 ( Average: 117195 )

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Victoria as at 28 February,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110242 -2.43

BALLARAT 112249 -0.65

BENDIGO 113591 0.53

BRUCE 113515 0.46

CALWELL 111571 -1.25

CASEY 115279 2.02

CHISHOLM 110266 -2.41

COOPER 110056 -2.59

CORANGAMITE 115140 1.90

CORIO 113375 0.34

DEAKIN 113284 0.26

DUNKLEY 112398 -0.52

FLINDERS 114179 1.05

FRASER 112386 -0.53

GELLIBRAND 110283 -2.39

GIPPSLAND 116274 2.90

GOLDSTEIN 110370 -2.31

GORTON 116168 2.81

HAWKE 109741 -2.87

HIGGINS 108651 -3.83

HOLT 111005 -1.75

HOTHAM 117158 3.68

INDI 118964 5.28

ISAACS 112198 -0.70

JAGAJAGA 114068 0.95

KOOYONG 113213 0.19

LALOR 111915 -0.95

LA TROBE 110972 -1.78

MCEWEN 111937 -0.93

MACNAMARA 112851 -0.12

MALLEE 121445 7.48

MARIBYRNONG 109749 -2.86

MELBOURNE 114994 1.77

MENZIES 113083 0.08

MONASH 112930 -0.05

NICHOLLS 115011 1.78

SCULLIN 110275 -2.40

WANNON 116408 3.02

WILLS 109385 -3.18

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Totals 4406579 ( Average: 112989 )

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Queensland as at 28 February,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 130221 9.32

BONNER 110494 -7.23

BOWMAN 117230 -1.57

BRISBANE 126680 6.35

CAPRICORNIA 110671 -7.08

DAWSON 111988 -5.97

DICKSON 114084 -4.21

FADDEN 130546 9.60

FAIRFAX 125399 5.28

FISHER 128891 8.21

FLYNN 112124 -5.86

FORDE 123450 3.64

GRIFFITH 122767 3.07

GROOM 113815 -4.44

HERBERT 117130 -1.66

HINKLER 120820 1.43

KENNEDY 117503 -1.34

LEICHHARDT 119526 0.35

LILLEY 114231 -4.09

LONGMAN 132759 11.46

MCPHERSON 117929 -0.99

MARANOA 111407 -6.46

MONCRIEFF 123850 3.98

MORETON 108216 -9.14

OXLEY 115628 -2.92

PETRIE 127013 6.63

RANKIN 110821 -6.95

RYAN 112211 -5.79

WIDE BAY 118164 -0.79

WRIGHT 127721 7.23

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Totals 3573289 ( Average: 119109 )

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Western Australia as at 28 February,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 121248 1.09

BURT 115431 -3.75

CANNING 118116 -1.51

COWAN 123345 2.84

CURTIN 120160 0.18

DURACK 120366 0.35

FORREST 115374 -3.80

FREMANTLE 118829 -0.92

HASLUCK 120866 0.77

MOORE 119877 -0.05

O'CONNOR 119652 -0.23

PEARCE 117969 -1.64

PERTH 123211 2.72

SWAN 121936 1.66

TANGNEY 122688 2.29

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Totals 1799068 ( Average: 119937 )

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South Australia as at 28 February,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 130010 2.05

BARKER 123548 -3.02

BOOTHBY 127906 0.39

GREY 124659 -2.14

HINDMARSH 128907 1.18

KINGSTON 124977 -1.90

MAKIN 122804 -3.60

MAYO 131480 3.20

SPENCE 130980 2.81

STURT 128714 1.03

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Totals 1273985 ( Average: 127398 )

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Tasmania as at 28 February,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 79474 -1.26

BRADDON 82660 2.69

CLARK 73971 -8.09

FRANKLIN 80670 0.22

LYONS 85674 6.44

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Totals 402449 ( Average: 80489 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 28 February,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 110393 4.89

CANBERRA 101926 -3.15

FENNER 103420 -1.73

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Totals 315739 ( Average: 105246 )

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Northern Territory as at 28 February,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 76477 2.59

SOLOMON 72611 -2.59

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Totals 149088 ( Average: 74544 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 428 391

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to provide for the establishment and conduct of elections for the Commonwealth Parliament and to regulate the enrolment of electors. The Act was introduced to address the need for a uniform system of elections across Australia and to ensure the integrity and fairness of the electoral process. The enacting body was the Australian Parliament. One of the policy objectives of the Act is to ensure that each electoral division has a roughly equal number of enrolled electors to maintain fair representation. As per Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, has ascertained and set out in the schedule the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 28 February 2023 for each state and territory. The schedule also determines the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which the number of electors enrolled in each division differs from the average divisional enrolment.

Scope and Application

This Act applies to all divisions in Australia, providing data on the number of electors enrolled in each division as at a specific date, which is 28 February 2023 in this case. The data provided includes the total number of enrolled electors in each state and territory, the enrolment figure for each division, and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. This information is essential for understanding electoral representation and ensuring that electoral boundaries are equitable. The scope of this Act covers all federal electoral divisions across Australia, providing a comprehensive overview of the electoral landscape as of the specified date. The data is compiled and published by the Electoral Commissioner, who is mandated under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 to determine the number of electors in each division and to ascertain the average divisional enrolment. No exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are mentioned in the text, and the application of the Act is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (the Act) requires the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division as at a specified date, in this case, 28 February 2023. This is conducted under section 58 of the Act. The Electoral Commissioner has published the number of electors enrolled in each division for each state and territory, along with the average divisional enrolment and the deviation of each division's enrolment from this average. These figures are presented in a detailed schedule accompanying the document. For instance, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had 107,350 enrolled electors, which is an 8.40% deviation below the average enrolment of 117,195. The Act imposes specific obligations on the Electoral Commissioner to ensure the accuracy and timely publication of electoral enrolment data. This includes calculating the number of electors in each division, determining the average divisional enrolment, and assessing the extent of deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. The Electoral Commissioner must compile this information into a clear and comprehensive schedule, as demonstrated in the document. This ensures transparency and provides stakeholders with accurate data for electoral planning and representation purposes. Breaching the obligations outlined in the Act may result in administrative or legal consequences. While the Act does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, failure to accurately report enrolment data could lead to administrative scrutiny or legal challenges regarding the fairness and accuracy of electoral representation. In severe cases, this could impact the legitimacy of electoral outcomes, potentially leading to judicial review or corrective actions to rectify inaccuracies in representation. The precise legal consequences would depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, as well as the specific provisions of electoral law.

Area of Law: Elections & Political Representation
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Commencement Provisions

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