Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 30 April 2020

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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

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106604 -5.39

BARTON 108578 -3.64

BENNELONG 110286 -2.12

BEROWRA 106116 -5.82

BLAXLAND 105116 -6.71

BRADFIELD 107303 -4.77

CALARE 117715 4.46

CHIFLEY 113779 0.97

COOK 106869 -5.15

COWPER 123868 9.92

CUNNINGHAM 114857 1.93

DOBELL 116617 3.49

EDEN-MONARO 113813 1.00

FARRER 115016 2.07

FOWLER 107004 -5.03

GILMORE 122643 8.83

GRAYNDLER 109475 -2.84

GREENWAY 112560 -0.10

HUGHES 105734 -6.16

HUME 117012 3.84

HUNTER 122004 8.27

KINGSFORD SMITH 111168 -1.34

LINDSAY 119573 6.11

LYNE 118937 5.55

MACARTHUR 122346 8.57

MACKELLAR 110395 -2.02

MCMAHON 106543 -5.44

MACQUARIE 106815 -5.20

MITCHELL 112465 -0.19

NEWCASTLE 117718 4.46

NEW ENGLAND 111010 -1.48

NORTH SYDNEY 109591 -2.74

PAGE 121673 7.97

PARKES 107866 -4.27

PARRAMATTA 102666 -8.88

PATERSON 123683 9.76

REID 109094 -3.18

RICHMOND 118795 5.42

RIVERINA 113208 0.46

ROBERTSON 110705 -1.75

SHORTLAND 113473 0.70

SYDNEY 114301 1.43

WARRINGAH 103905 -7.78

WATSON 107072 -4.97

WENTWORTH 102099 -9.39

WERRIWA 119002 5.60

WHITLAM 118991 5.59

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Totals 5296063 ( Average: 112682 )

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Victoria as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110702 -0.31

BALLARAT 116016 4.47

BENDIGO 113434 2.14

BRUCE 110124 -0.83

CALWELL 110962 -0.07

CASEY 113302 2.03

CHISHOLM 105823 -4.70

COOPER 112097 0.94

CORANGAMITE 114374 2.99

CORIO 110270 -0.69

DEAKIN 107774 -2.94

DUNKLEY 110534 -0.46

FLINDERS 111382 0.30

FRASER 109347 -1.53

GELLIBRAND 112110 0.95

GIPPSLAND 111146 0.08

GOLDSTEIN 109038 -1.80

GORTON 114284 2.91

HIGGINS 110803 -0.21

HOLT 110006 -0.93

HOTHAM 107956 -2.78

INDI 112935 1.70

ISAACS 109189 -1.67

JAGAJAGA 107710 -3.00

KOOYONG 107829 -2.89

LALOR 111107 0.05

LA TROBE 114777 3.35

MCEWEN 110305 -0.66

MACNAMARA 113813 2.49

MALLEE 113161 1.90

MARIBYRNONG 113457 2.17

MELBOURNE 108283 -2.48

MENZIES 107904 -2.83

MONASH 114150 2.79

NICHOLLS 111296 0.22

SCULLIN 106415 -4.17

WANNON 114680 3.27

WILLS 111322 0.24

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Totals 4219817 ( Average: 111047 )

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Queensland as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 116837 5.82

BONNER 105848 -4.13

BOWMAN 111238 0.74

BRISBANE 116959 5.93

CAPRICORNIA 104057 -5.75

DAWSON 105972 -4.02

DICKSON 108771 -1.48

FADDEN 117366 6.29

FAIRFAX 115660 4.75

FISHER 115484 4.59

FLYNN 103979 -5.82

FORDE 110561 0.13

GRIFFITH 114392 3.60

GROOM 106741 -3.32

HERBERT 109450 -0.87

HINKLER 109357 -0.95

KENNEDY 109895 -0.46

LEICHHARDT 110521 0.09

LILLEY 109668 -0.67

LONGMAN 118270 7.11

MCPHERSON 110326 -0.07

MARANOA 105234 -4.68

MONCRIEFF 112433 1.83

MORETON 103895 -5.90

OXLEY 106744 -3.32

PETRIE 117649 6.55

RANKIN 104263 -5.56

RYAN 107039 -3.05

WIDE BAY 108832 -1.43

WRIGHT 114902 4.06

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Totals 3312343 ( Average: 110411 )

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Western Australia as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 109365 4.79

BURT 108044 3.53

CANNING 108916 4.36

COWAN 100019 -4.15

CURTIN 101435 -2.79

DURACK 98203 -5.89

FORREST 106381 1.94

FREMANTLE 107913 3.40

HASLUCK 99945 -4.22

MOORE 101981 -2.27

O'CONNOR 101597 -2.64

PEARCE 123932 18.75

PERTH 103088 -1.21

STIRLING 102486 -1.79

SWAN 101914 -2.34

TANGNEY 94481 -9.46

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Totals 1669700 ( Average: 104356 )

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South Australia as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 122327 0.48

BARKER 118625 -2.55

BOOTHBY 124269 2.07

GREY 120309 -1.17

HINDMARSH 123431 1.39

KINGSTON 119403 -1.91

MAKIN 120230 -1.23

MAYO 123387 1.35

SPENCE 121024 -0.58

STURT 124378 2.16

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Totals 1217383 ( Average: 121738 )

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Tasmania as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 77158 -0.35

BRADDON 79492 2.65

CLARK 73184 -5.48

FRANKLIN 76689 -0.96

LYONS 80653 4.15

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Totals 387176 ( Average: 77435 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 105460 5.53

CANBERRA 96371 -3.56

FENNER 97961 -1.97

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Totals 299792 ( Average: 99930 )

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Northern Territory as at 30 April,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 71204 1.90

SOLOMON 68546 -1.90

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Totals 139750 ( Average: 69875 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 542 024

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission Act 1983 was enacted to establish the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and to outline its functions and responsibilities. This legislation was introduced to ensure the proper administration of elections and electoral matters within Australia. The Australian Electoral Commission is responsible for the conduct of federal elections, referendums, and by-elections, as well as the management of the electoral roll and the regulation of electoral matters. The policy objective of this Act is to provide a fair, independent, and efficient electoral system that upholds the principles of democratic governance. The Act empowers the AEC to carry out its duties with impartiality and to ensure that the electoral process is transparent, accessible, and secure. The Australian Electoral Commission Act 1983 is administered by the Parliament of Australia, which enacts legislation to govern the electoral system and the functions of the AEC.

Scope and Application

The document pertains to the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and provides details about the number of electors enrolled in each division for various states and territories in Australia as at 30 April 2020. The information is presented by the Electoral Commissioner, who has determined the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which the number of electors in each division deviates from this average. This data is vital for ensuring equitable representation in the federal electoral system. The data applies to all states and territories within Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The document does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds. The scope of the data is comprehensive, covering all federal electoral divisions across the nation, and it serves as a foundational piece of information for electoral processes governed by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.

Key Provisions

Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates the Electoral Commissioner to determine and publish the number of enrolled electors in each division as of a specific date, along with the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation from the average for each division. This information is presented in the schedule accompanying the legislation. As of 30 April 2020, the document provides details on the enrolment numbers for each division across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory, along with their respective deviations from the average divisional enrolment. The Act imposes several obligations on the Electoral Commissioner. Primarily, the Commissioner must ensure the accuracy and timely publication of enrolment statistics, which are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. The Commissioner must also calculate the average divisional enrolment and determine the percentage deviation for each division, providing a comprehensive overview of electoral distribution across the country. These obligations are intended to facilitate informed decisions regarding electoral boundaries and resources, as well as to uphold democratic principles by ensuring equitable representation. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences mentioned in the provided text for non-compliance with the provisions of Section 58. However, the accuracy and timeliness of the data published under this section are critical for the effective administration of elections. Inaccurate or incomplete data could potentially undermine the electoral process, leading to issues such as unequal representation or logistical challenges during elections. While specific penalties are not detailed, the importance of compliance underscores the potential ramifications of failing to meet these obligations.

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

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