Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 30 November 2017

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Legislation au C2017G01330 In force Gazette

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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

THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 105502 -4.62

BARTON 109238 -1.24

BENNELONG 106543 -3.68

BEROWRA 105429 -4.69

BLAXLAND 104748 -5.30

BRADFIELD 106314 -3.88

CALARE 115873 4.75

CHIFLEY 108405 -1.99

COOK 105315 -4.79

COWPER 121655 9.97

CUNNINGHAM 113610 2.70

DOBELL 115573 4.48

EDEN-MONARO 110960 0.31

FARRER 113910 2.97

FOWLER 106006 -4.16

GILMORE 119367 7.91

GRAYNDLER 107903 -2.45

GREENWAY 107622 -2.70

HUGHES 105103 -4.98

HUME 111723 0.99

HUNTER 117572 6.28

KINGSFORD SMITH 110381 -0.21

LINDSAY 114844 3.82

LYNE 115283 4.21

MACARTHUR 111679 0.96

MACKELLAR 109535 -0.97

MCMAHON 106970 -3.29

MACQUARIE 106823 -3.42

MITCHELL 106050 -4.12

NEWCASTLE 115613 4.51

NEW ENGLAND 110809 0.17

NORTH SYDNEY 108254 -2.13

PAGE 119908 8.39

PARKES 108814 -1.62

PARRAMATTA 102267 -7.54

PATERSON 118304 6.94

REID 106934 -3.32

RICHMOND 115881 4.75

RIVERINA 112592 1.78

ROBERTSON 109933 -0.61

SHORTLAND 112480 1.68

SYDNEY 113208 2.34

WARRINGAH 103423 -6.50

WATSON 107056 -3.21

WENTWORTH 103942 -6.03

WERRIWA 113438 2.55

WHITLAM 116220 5.06

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Totals 5199012 ( Average: 110617 )

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Victoria as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 96254 -12.64

BALLARAT 114993 4.36

BATMAN 111719 1.39

BENDIGO 112625 2.21

BRUCE 95087 -13.70

CALWELL 111925 1.57

CASEY 105581 -4.17

CHISHOLM 97575 -11.44

CORANGAMITE 115674 4.98

CORIO 111665 1.34

DEAKIN 100091 -9.16

DUNKLEY 107258 -2.65

FLINDERS 119940 8.85

GELLIBRAND 111415 1.11

GIPPSLAND 106256 -3.56

GOLDSTEIN 106615 -3.24

GORTON 122255 10.95

HIGGINS 106650 -3.20

HOLT 122311 11.00

HOTHAM 100578 -8.71

INDI 106201 -3.61

ISAACS 107924 -2.05

JAGAJAGA 104250 -5.38

KOOYONG 100860 -8.46

LALOR 132024 19.82

LA TROBE 111994 1.64

MCEWEN 141554 28.46

MCMILLAN 121754 10.49

MALLEE 100049 -9.19

MARIBYRNONG 113107 2.65

MELBOURNE 117824 6.93

MELBOURNE PORTS 105641 -4.12

MENZIES 98683 -10.43

MURRAY 106089 -3.71

SCULLIN 113814 3.29

WANNON 100103 -9.15

WILLS 118517 7.56

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Totals 4076855 ( Average: 110185 )

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Queensland as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 103853 -2.07

BONNER 102773 -3.09

BOWMAN 107038 0.92

BRISBANE 113773 7.28

CAPRICORNIA 99503 -6.17

DAWSON 105486 -0.53

DICKSON 102324 -3.51

FADDEN 112269 5.86

FAIRFAX 114129 7.61

FISHER 103992 -1.94

FLYNN 101387 -4.39

FORDE 103519 -2.38

GRIFFITH 112090 5.69

GROOM 104351 -1.60

HERBERT 107177 1.06

HINKLER 103895 -2.03

KENNEDY 101949 -3.86

LEICHHARDT 112599 6.17

LILLEY 110078 3.79

LONGMAN 110797 4.47

MCPHERSON 106701 0.61

MARANOA 104468 -1.49

MONCRIEFF 105418 -0.59

MORETON 98722 -6.91

OXLEY 98787 -6.85

PETRIE 110964 4.63

RANKIN 103218 -2.67

RYAN 106479 0.40

WIDE BAY 106664 0.57

WRIGHT 107174 1.05

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Totals 3181577 ( Average: 106052 )

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Western Australia as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 102830 1.99

BURT 102215 1.38

CANNING 103634 2.79

COWAN 97156 -3.63

CURTIN 98750 -2.05

DURACK 98358 -2.44

FORREST 103402 2.56

FREMANTLE 102819 1.98

HASLUCK 96659 -4.12

MOORE 100612 -0.20

O'CONNOR 102725 1.89

PEARCE 112758 11.84

PERTH 100429 -0.38

STIRLING 99020 -1.78

SWAN 98263 -2.53

TANGNEY 93482 -7.27

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Totals 1613112 ( Average: 100819 )

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South Australia as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 110731 1.72

BARKER 106000 -2.62

BOOTHBY 108121 -0.67

GREY 102317 -6.00

HINDMARSH 112638 3.47

KINGSTON 107934 -0.84

MAKIN 107626 -1.12

MAYO 106355 -2.29

PORT ADELAIDE 115673 6.26

STURT 104876 -3.65

WAKEFIELD 115143 5.77

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Totals 1197414 ( Average: 108855 )

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Tasmania as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 75451 -0.90

BRADDON 78274 2.80

CLARK 74420 -2.25

FRANKLIN 75236 -1.18

LYONS 77313 1.54

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Totals 380694 ( Average: 76138 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 146252 1.08

FENNER 143111 -1.08

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Totals 289363 ( Average: 144681 )

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Northern Territory as at 30 November,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 70331 1.27

SOLOMON 68556 -1.27

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Totals 138887 ( Average: 69443 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 076 914

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has published a gazette, C2017G01330, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. This gazette provides the number of electors enrolled in each Division of every State and Territory as at 30 November 2017. The AEC, under the authority of the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, has also calculated the average divisional enrolment for each State and Territory and determined the percentage deviation of each Division's enrolment from the average. This data is intended to assist in the equitable representation of electoral divisions across Australia. The policy objective of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 is to establish a system of electoral representation that is fair and reflective of the population distribution across the nation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has provided a detailed schedule of the number of electors enrolled in each Division of every State and Territory as of 30 November 2017. The Act applies to all enrolled electors within the Commonwealth of Australia, delineating the enrolment numbers for each electoral division across the various states and territories. This document specifies the number of enrolled electors for each division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The electoral divisions encompass all federal electoral divisions within the Commonwealth, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. Notably, the document does not provide any explicit exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within its content. The information presented is a direct application of the Act without reliance on subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has ascertained the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 30 November 2017. The legislation specifies the enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each division in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The average divisional enrolment for each state and territory is also provided, along with the total number of electors enrolled across Australia. The obligations imposed by this Act primarily involve the accurate recording and reporting of electoral enrolments. The Australian Electoral Commission is mandated to determine the number of electors enrolled in each division and calculate the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. This data is critical for ensuring that electoral divisions are as equal as practicable in population, which is a fundamental principle of democratic representation. Breaches of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 can result in both civil and criminal consequences. Offences may include providing false information, tampering with electoral records, or failing to comply with electoral laws. The penalties for such breaches can vary significantly depending on the severity of the offence. For example, individuals found guilty of knowingly providing false or misleading information to the Electoral Commission may be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both. The maximum penalties can reach up to two years imprisonment and substantial fines, particularly for more serious offences such as electoral fraud. Additionally, entities or individuals who fail to comply with the electoral laws may face further administrative sanctions, including disqualification from holding public office or running for election.

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

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