Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 29 February 2024

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 29 February 2024

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 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 109024 -8.43

BARTON 112395 -5.60

BENNELONG 117102 -1.64

BEROWRA 107252 -9.92

BLAXLAND 110675 -7.04

BRADFIELD 109224 -8.26

CALARE 122876 3.20

CHIFLEY 128698 8.09

COOK 111896 -6.02

COWPER 132108 10.95

CUNNINGHAM 118151 -0.76

DOBELL 120841 1.49

EDEN-MONARO 118016 -0.88

FARRER 122426 2.82

FOWLER 113215 -4.91

GILMORE 129064 8.39

GRAYNDLER 111278 -6.54

GREENWAY 127154 6.79

HUGHES 108687 -8.71

HUME 127249 6.87

HUNTER 132846 11.57

KINGSFORD SMITH 115411 -3.06

LINDSAY 129007 8.35

LYNE 127105 6.75

MACARTHUR 142132 19.37

MACKELLAR 112629 -5.40

MCMAHON 112237 -5.73

MACQUARIE 109280 -8.21

MITCHELL 129252 8.55

NEWCASTLE 123337 3.58

NEW ENGLAND 116108 -2.48

NORTH SYDNEY 113261 -4.87

PAGE 124830 4.84

PARKES 111139 -6.65

PARRAMATTA 109604 -7.94

PATERSON 136010 14.23

REID 116610 -2.06

RICHMOND 124244 4.34

RIVERINA 116958 -1.76

ROBERTSON 113185 -4.93

SHORTLAND 117258 -1.51

SYDNEY 121128 1.73

WARRINGAH 106905 -10.21

WATSON 111025 -6.75

WENTWORTH 103983 -12.66

WERRIWA 134414 12.89

WHITLAM 128840 8.20

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Totals 5596069 ( Average: 119065 )

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Victoria as at 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 111424 -3.29

BALLARAT 114024 -1.03

BENDIGO 114646 -0.49

BRUCE 115455 0.20

CALWELL 118445 2.80

CASEY 116811 1.38

CHISHOLM 110752 -3.87

COOPER 112594 -2.27

CORANGAMITE 118808 3.11

CORIO 114413 -0.69

DEAKIN 114822 -0.34

DUNKLEY 113436 -1.54

FLINDERS 115410 0.16

FRASER 113888 -1.15

GELLIBRAND 115113 -0.09

GIPPSLAND 117283 1.79

GOLDSTEIN 111852 -2.92

GORTON 122326 6.16

HAWKE 113432 -1.55

HIGGINS 110260 -4.30

HOLT 116035 0.70

HOTHAM 117947 2.36

INDI 119710 3.89

ISAACS 114292 -0.80

JAGAJAGA 115353 0.11

KOOYONG 114142 -0.93

LALOR 119857 4.02

LA TROBE 116933 1.48

MCEWEN 117166 1.69

MACNAMARA 113404 -1.57

MALLEE 121619 5.55

MARIBYRNONG 111632 -3.11

MELBOURNE 116120 0.78

MENZIES 112938 -1.97

MONASH 114213 -0.87

NICHOLLS 115702 0.41

SCULLIN 112067 -2.73

WANNON 116923 1.47

WILLS 112261 -2.56

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Totals 4493508 ( Average: 115218 )

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Queensland as at 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 135833 11.40

BONNER 111659 -8.41

BOWMAN 120399 -1.24

BRISBANE 126368 3.64

CAPRICORNIA 112956 -7.35

DAWSON 115282 -5.44

DICKSON 116714 -4.27

FADDEN 132155 8.39

FAIRFAX 127781 4.80

FISHER 133740 9.69

FLYNN 115578 -5.20

FORDE 128519 5.40

GRIFFITH 123454 1.25

GROOM 117073 -3.97

HERBERT 120703 -1.00

HINKLER 124545 2.15

KENNEDY 122540 0.50

LEICHHARDT 122763 0.68

LILLEY 116380 -4.54

LONGMAN 137517 12.79

MCPHERSON 118842 -2.52

MARANOA 114640 -5.97

MONCRIEFF 123877 1.60

MORETON 108597 -10.92

OXLEY 119156 -2.26

PETRIE 130638 7.14

RANKIN 113030 -7.29

RYAN 112941 -7.36

WIDE BAY 120792 -0.92

WRIGHT 133246 9.28

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Totals 3657718 ( Average: 121923 )

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Western Australia as at 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 124560 1.77

BURT 118527 -3.15

CANNING 121673 -0.58

COWAN 124545 1.75

CURTIN 121362 -0.84

DURACK 126236 3.14

FORREST 118281 -3.35

FREMANTLE 122011 -0.31

HASLUCK 124914 2.06

MOORE 121300 -0.89

O'CONNOR 122195 -0.16

PEARCE 121555 -0.68

PERTH 123500 0.90

SWAN 122292 -0.08

TANGNEY 122939 0.44

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Totals 1835890 ( Average: 122392 )

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South Australia as at 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 130097 1.02

BARKER 125958 -2.19

BOOTHBY 127515 -0.98

GREY 127385 -1.08

HINDMARSH 129673 0.69

KINGSTON 126361 -1.87

MAKIN 123014 -4.47

MAYO 134307 4.29

SPENCE 134503 4.44

STURT 128980 0.15

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Totals 1287793 ( Average: 128779 )

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Tasmania as at 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 80225 -1.85

BRADDON 83966 2.72

CLARK 74322 -9.07

FRANKLIN 82316 0.70

LYONS 87863 7.49

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Totals 408692 ( Average: 81738 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 111596 5.49

CANBERRA 101725 -3.83

FENNER 104027 -1.65

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Totals 317348 ( Average: 105782 )

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Northern Territory as at 29 February,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 81114 5.77

SOLOMON 72251 -5.77

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Totals 153365 ( Average: 76682 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 750 383

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, enacted to establish the framework for federal elections in Australia, was introduced to address the need for a structured and systematic process to ensure the democratic selection of representatives in the Australian Parliament. The Act was passed by the Australian Parliament and its primary policy objective is to facilitate fair, free, and democratic electoral processes. The Act outlines the responsibilities of the Australian Electoral Commission and provides the legal foundation for the administration of elections, including the enrolment of electors and the delineation of electoral divisions. The Act ensures that every eligible Australian citizen has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process, thereby upholding the principles of representative government.

Scope and Application

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 applies to all Australian citizens who are eligible to vote in federal elections. The Act provides for the enrolment of electors, the conduct of elections, and the representation of people in the Parliament of the Commonwealth. It applies to all divisions in Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania, as well as the territories of the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. The Act does not apply to local government or state elections. The Act includes provisions for the establishment of electoral divisions, the determination of the number of members to be elected for each division, and the conduct of elections, including the enrolment of electors, the nomination of candidates, and the conduct of polling and counting of votes. The Act also includes provisions for the disqualification of persons from being enrolled or from voting in elections, and for the punishment of offences related to electoral matters. The Act is administered by the Australian Electoral Commission, which is responsible for ensuring that elections are conducted in a fair and efficient manner. The Commission is also responsible for maintaining the electoral roll and for providing information to electors and candidates. The Act is supported by a range of subordinate instruments, including regulations and rules, which provide further detail on the conduct of elections and the administration of the Act.

Key Provisions

The legislation (C2024G00175) published in the Gazette presents the number of electors enrolled in each division in Australia as at 29 February 2024, as determined by the Electoral Commissioner under section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. The document specifies the enrolment figures for each division across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory, along with the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average divisional enrolment for their respective State or Territory. The total enrolment numbers and average divisional enrolments for each State and Territory, as well as the total enrolment for Australia, are also provided. The obligations under this legislation primarily involve the accurate reporting and publication of electoral enrolment data by the Electoral Commissioner. The Commissioner is tasked with determining the number of electors enrolled in each division and calculating the average divisional enrolment, including the extent to which individual divisions' enrolments differ from this average. This ensures transparency and accuracy in the electoral process, enabling fair representation and electoral planning. While the legislation itself does not outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches, it operates within the broader framework of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. Under this Act, there are provisions for offences related to electoral fraud, voter eligibility, and the conduct of elections. Penalties for such offences can include fines and imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness with which electoral integrity is regarded. The accuracy and reliability of the enrolment data are crucial for the administration of elections, and any inaccuracies could potentially lead to legal challenges or require corrective actions to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

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

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