Number of Electors Enrolled in each Division as at 30 April 2023

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 30 APRIL 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 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,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107899 -8.42

BARTON 111828 -5.09

BENNELONG 116661 -0.99

BEROWRA 106477 -9.63

BLAXLAND 109175 -7.34

BRADFIELD 108751 -7.70

CALARE 121847 3.40

CHIFLEY 125651 6.63

COOK 110831 -5.94

COWPER 130823 11.02

CUNNINGHAM 117959 0.10

DOBELL 119601 1.50

EDEN-MONARO 116562 -1.07

FARRER 120941 2.63

FOWLER 111641 -5.25

GILMORE 128432 8.99

GRAYNDLER 110807 -5.96

GREENWAY 124969 6.05

HUGHES 107966 -8.37

HUME 124549 5.70

HUNTER 130798 11.00

KINGSFORD SMITH 115352 -2.10

LINDSAY 126788 7.60

LYNE 126058 6.98

MACARTHUR 138921 17.89

MACKELLAR 111357 -5.49

MCMAHON 110412 -6.29

MACQUARIE 108391 -8.01

MITCHELL 125419 6.43

NEWCASTLE 122790 4.20

NEW ENGLAND 114842 -2.53

NORTH SYDNEY 112112 -4.85

PAGE 123019 4.40

PARKES 108765 -7.69

PARRAMATTA 108234 -8.14

PATERSON 134529 14.17

REID 116417 -1.20

RICHMOND 121692 3.27

RIVERINA 117180 -0.55

ROBERTSON 112637 -4.40

SHORTLAND 117021 -0.68

SYDNEY 123011 4.39

WARRINGAH 105504 -10.46

WATSON 110400 -6.30

WENTWORTH 103832 -11.88

WERRIWA 131445 11.55

WHITLAM 127823 8.47

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Totals 5538119 ( Average: 117832 )

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Victoria as at 30 April,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110434 -2.48

BALLARAT 112359 -0.78

BENDIGO 113192 -0.05

BRUCE 113572 0.28

CALWELL 112830 -0.37

CASEY 115302 1.80

CHISHOLM 110268 -2.63

COOPER 110270 -2.63

CORANGAMITE 115653 2.11

CORIO 113554 0.26

DEAKIN 113327 0.06

DUNKLEY 112534 -0.63

FLINDERS 114251 0.88

FRASER 112423 -0.73

GELLIBRAND 111508 -1.54

GIPPSLAND 116149 2.55

GOLDSTEIN 110721 -2.23

GORTON 117200 3.48

HAWKE 110249 -2.65

HIGGINS 108914 -3.83

HOLT 111793 -1.28

HOTHAM 117330 3.59

INDI 118640 4.75

ISAACS 112502 -0.66

JAGAJAGA 114198 0.83

KOOYONG 113256 0.00

LALOR 114296 0.92

LA TROBE 111875 -1.21

MCEWEN 112734 -0.45

MACNAMARA 112756 -0.43

MALLEE 121230 7.04

MARIBYRNONG 109907 -2.95

MELBOURNE 114924 1.47

MENZIES 113079 -0.15

MONASH 112971 -0.24

NICHOLLS 114283 0.90

SCULLIN 110651 -2.29

WANNON 116211 2.61

WILLS 109529 -3.28

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Totals 4416875 ( Average: 113253 )

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Queensland as at 30 April,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 130756 9.61

BONNER 110592 -7.28

BOWMAN 117418 -1.56

BRISBANE 126278 5.86

CAPRICORNIA 110895 -7.03

DAWSON 111815 -6.26

DICKSON 114427 -4.07

FADDEN 130927 9.75

FAIRFAX 125230 4.98

FISHER 129335 8.42

FLYNN 112473 -5.71

FORDE 124176 4.09

GRIFFITH 122696 2.85

GROOM 114274 -4.20

HERBERT 116980 -1.93

HINKLER 121030 1.46

KENNEDY 117822 -1.22

LEICHHARDT 119523 0.19

LILLEY 114375 -4.11

LONGMAN 133442 11.86

MCPHERSON 117994 -1.08

MARANOA 111332 -6.66

MONCRIEFF 123621 3.63

MORETON 108125 -9.35

OXLEY 116042 -2.72

PETRIE 127485 6.87

RANKIN 111054 -6.90

RYAN 112058 -6.06

WIDE BAY 118047 -1.03

WRIGHT 128412 7.64

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Totals 3578634 ( Average: 119287 )

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Western Australia as at 30 April,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 121539 1.29

BURT 115752 -3.52

CANNING 118495 -1.24

COWAN 123358 2.81

CURTIN 120116 0.11

DURACK 119378 -0.50

FORREST 115522 -3.71

FREMANTLE 118994 -0.82

HASLUCK 121592 1.34

MOORE 120089 0.08

O'CONNOR 119330 -0.54

PEARCE 118169 -1.51

PERTH 122940 2.46

SWAN 121820 1.53

TANGNEY 122670 2.23

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Totals 1799764 ( Average: 119984 )

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South Australia as at 30 April,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 130284 2.12

BARKER 123383 -3.28

BOOTHBY 127956 0.30

GREY 124575 -2.34

HINDMARSH 129191 1.27

KINGSTON 125368 -1.72

MAKIN 122976 -3.60

MAYO 131523 3.09

SPENCE 131520 3.09

STURT 128927 1.06

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Totals 1275703 ( Average: 127570 )

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Tasmania as at 30 April,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 79505 -1.37

BRADDON 82852 2.77

CLARK 73968 -8.24

FRANKLIN 80746 0.16

LYONS 85989 6.67

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Totals 403060 ( Average: 80612 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 30 April,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 110360 5.00

CANBERRA 101586 -3.34

FENNER 103366 -1.65

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Totals 315312 ( Average: 105104 )

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Northern Territory as at 30 April,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 76315 2.60

SOLOMON 72441 -2.60

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Totals 148756 ( Average: 74378 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 476 223

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth) was enacted to establish the legal framework for conducting elections for the Commonwealth Parliament, including the House of Representatives and the Senate. This legislation was crucial in addressing the need for a uniform and structured electoral process across the country, ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia with the policy objective of providing a fair and transparent electoral system that reflects the democratic values of the nation. Under the authority granted by section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Australian Electoral Commission has determined the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 30 April 2023. This information is essential for ensuring that electoral boundaries and representation are appropriately aligned with the population distribution across the various states and territories.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has determined and published the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 30 April 2023. This information pertains to the federal electoral divisions within each state and territory of Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The data presented in the schedule indicates the enrolment numbers for each division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. The determination of the average divisional enrolment and the calculation of the percentage deviations are specific to each state and the Australian Capital Territory, excluding the Northern Territory where only the total enrolment is provided. This gazetted document does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds that apply to the enrolment figures. Additionally, while the primary act provides the legislative framework, the detailed administration and enforcement of electoral laws may extend through subordinate instruments or regulations that are not explicitly detailed in this publication.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, relevant to this document, require the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and publish the number of electors enrolled in each division as at a specified date, in this case, 30 April 2023. Section 58(1) mandates the Electoral Commissioner to determine the enrolment figures for each division within each state and territory. The Act also requires the Commissioner to calculate the average divisional enrolment for states and the Australian Capital Territory, and to determine the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from this average, as outlined in section 58(2). This information is presented in the attached schedule, which lists the enrolment numbers and percentage deviations for each division. The obligations imposed by the Act on the Electoral Commissioner include the accurate and timely calculation and publication of the enrolment data for each division. The Commissioner must ensure that the data is presented in a clear and accessible format, with each division's enrolment number and its deviation from the average clearly stated. Additionally, the Commissioner must adhere to the provisions of section 58, which governs the method and timing of the data collection and publication. Under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, there are no specific offences, penalties, or consequences outlined for the failure to comply with the requirements of section 58. However, the Act does provide for general penalties for electoral offences, which may include fines and imprisonment. For instance, section 286 imposes penalties for offences related to the enrolment process, such as providing false or misleading information, which can result in fines of up to $3,000 and/or imprisonment for up to one year. While these provisions are not directly related to the publication of enrolment figures, they underscore the seriousness with which the Act treats electoral integrity and compliance.

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

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