Number of Electors Enrolled in each Division as at 30 April 2022

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 30 APRIL 2022

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

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107800 -7.46

BARTON 110564 -5.09

BENNELONG 115028 -1.26

BEROWRA 106203 -8.83

BLAXLAND 107446 -7.77

BRADFIELD 108552 -6.82

CALARE 121619 4.39

CHIFLEY 121495 4.28

COOK 110368 -5.26

COWPER 129987 11.57

CUNNINGHAM 117345 0.72

DOBELL 118713 1.89

EDEN-MONARO 116532 0.02

FARRER 119457 2.53

FOWLER 108626 -6.75

GILMORE 127840 9.73

GRAYNDLER 109921 -5.64

GREENWAY 119970 2.97

HUGHES 107397 -7.81

HUME 121933 4.66

HUNTER 128541 10.33

KINGSFORD SMITH 115331 -1.00

LINDSAY 124814 7.13

LYNE 124756 7.08

MACARTHUR 133643 14.71

MACKELLAR 111238 -4.51

MCMAHON 107369 -7.83

MACQUARIE 108133 -7.18

MITCHELL 121507 4.29

NEWCASTLE 122666 5.29

NEW ENGLAND 113587 -2.50

NORTH SYDNEY 111693 -4.12

PAGE 123017 5.59

PARKES 109165 -6.29

PARRAMATTA 105556 -9.39

PATERSON 132285 13.54

REID 115659 -0.72

RICHMOND 118853 2.01

RIVERINA 116265 -0.20

ROBERTSON 112732 -3.23

SHORTLAND 116497 0.00

SYDNEY 125487 7.71

WARRINGAH 105374 -9.55

WATSON 108822 -6.59

WENTWORTH 103749 -10.94

WERRIWA 126338 8.44

WHITLAM 125651 7.85

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Totals 5475524 ( Average: 116500 )

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Victoria as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 109826 -1.44

BALLARAT 110777 -0.58

BENDIGO 112525 0.98

BRUCE 112908 1.32

CALWELL 106856 -4.10

CASEY 114396 2.66

CHISHOLM 109996 -1.28

COOPER 108736 -2.41

CORANGAMITE 112776 1.20

CORIO 112617 1.06

DEAKIN 112559 1.01

DUNKLEY 111764 0.29

FLINDERS 114552 2.80

FRASER 111118 -0.28

GELLIBRAND 108215 -2.88

GIPPSLAND 114678 2.91

GOLDSTEIN 109735 -1.52

GORTON 111040 -0.35

HAWKE 106646 -4.29

HIGGINS 107760 -3.29

HOLT 107581 -3.45

HOTHAM 116110 4.19

INDI 117635 5.56

ISAACS 110822 -0.54

JAGAJAGA 113242 1.62

KOOYONG 113046 1.44

LALOR 107157 -3.83

LA TROBE 105989 -4.88

MCEWEN 108174 -2.92

MACNAMARA 110688 -0.66

MALLEE 120416 8.06

MARIBYRNONG 109059 -2.12

MELBOURNE 114499 2.75

MENZIES 112903 1.32

MONASH 111348 -0.07

NICHOLLS 114584 2.82

SCULLIN 108709 -2.44

WANNON 115862 3.97

WILLS 108520 -2.61

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Totals 4345824 ( Average: 111431 )

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Queensland as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 126647 8.32

BONNER 109174 -6.62

BOWMAN 115831 -0.92

BRISBANE 125346 7.20

CAPRICORNIA 108829 -6.91

DAWSON 110489 -5.49

DICKSON 112911 -3.42

FADDEN 127962 9.44

FAIRFAX 123575 5.69

FISHER 126049 7.81

FLYNN 109227 -6.57

FORDE 119392 2.11

GRIFFITH 121393 3.82

GROOM 111020 -5.04

HERBERT 114409 -2.14

HINKLER 117512 0.50

KENNEDY 114631 -1.95

LEICHHARDT 117449 0.45

LILLEY 112432 -3.83

LONGMAN 129316 10.60

MCPHERSON 117396 0.40

MARANOA 109315 -6.50

MONCRIEFF 122784 5.01

MORETON 107172 -8.33

OXLEY 112869 -3.46

PETRIE 125127 7.02

RANKIN 108175 -7.47

RYAN 111410 -4.71

WIDE BAY 115610 -1.11

WRIGHT 124073 6.12

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Totals 3507525 ( Average: 116917 )

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Western Australia as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 118377 -0.01

BURT 113168 -4.41

CANNING 115509 -2.43

COWAN 122908 3.81

CURTIN 119465 0.90

DURACK 118765 0.31

FORREST 113315 -4.29

FREMANTLE 117038 -1.14

HASLUCK 117826 -0.48

MOORE 119482 0.91

O'CONNOR 118123 -0.22

PEARCE 115372 -2.55

PERTH 122839 3.75

SWAN 121412 2.54

TANGNEY 122339 3.33

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Totals 1775938 ( Average: 118395 )

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South Australia as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 130156 2.28

BARKER 123559 -2.89

BOOTHBY 128739 1.17

GREY 123916 -2.61

HINDMARSH 128823 1.24

KINGSTON 124626 -2.05

MAKIN 123261 -3.13

MAYO 130843 2.82

SPENCE 129401 1.69

STURT 129124 1.47

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Totals 1272448 ( Average: 127244 )

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Tasmania as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 79479 -1.27

BRADDON 82574 2.56

CLARK 74797 -7.09

FRANKLIN 80379 -0.15

LYONS 85310 5.96

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Totals 402539 ( Average: 80507 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 109618 4.58

CANBERRA 102212 -2.48

FENNER 102609 -2.10

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Totals 314439 ( Average: 104813 )

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Northern Territory as at 30 April,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 74182 1.53

SOLOMON 71941 -1.53

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Totals 146123 ( Average: 73061 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 240 360

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the framework for the conduct of elections for members of the Parliament of Australia. This legislation was introduced to address the need for a consistent and comprehensive legal basis governing electoral processes, ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and efficiently across the country. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia and its policy objective is to provide a robust electoral system that reflects the democratic principles of the nation. The Act ensures that all eligible citizens can participate in the electoral process, which is fundamental to the democratic governance of Australia.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission's Number of Electors Enrolled in Each Division as at 30 April 2022, under section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, outlines the number of electors enrolled in each division for each state and territory. The report provides the enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, offering a comprehensive snapshot of electoral participation across Australia. The data applies to all divisions within the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all states and territories. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specified in the report. The application of the Act is straightforward, with no indication of extension or restriction through subordinate instruments. This report is instrumental for understanding the distribution of electoral enrolments and serves as an essential reference for electoral processes and analyses.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, relevant to the document provided by the Australian Electoral Commission, involve the enumeration of electors in each electoral division. According to section 58 of the Act, the Electoral Commissioner is tasked with ascertaining the number of electors enrolled in each division as of a specified date, which in this case is 30 April 2022. The document provides a detailed schedule for each state and territory, listing the enrolment numbers for each division, the average divisional enrolment, and the percentage deviation from the average for each division. The Act imposes several obligations on the Electoral Commissioner. These include accurately determining the number of enrolled electors in each division, calculating the average enrolment across all divisions within a state or territory, and computing the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. The Electoral Commissioner must ensure that this data is presented in a clear and organised manner, as evidenced by the schedule provided in the document. Regarding potential breaches of the Act, the document itself does not outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences. However, under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, there are provisions that address electoral offences, which could include penalties for providing false information, voter fraud, and other related misconduct. Penalties for such offences can vary widely depending on the nature and severity of the breach, ranging from fines to imprisonment. The specific maximum penalties would be detailed in the relevant sections of the Act, which are not explicitly mentioned in the provided document. Nonetheless, the accuracy and integrity of the electoral data are critical, as they underpin the democratic process in Australia.

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

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