Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 30 November 2018

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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,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 105090 -5.30

BARTON 108151 -2.54

BENNELONG 106418 -4.10

BEROWRA 105051 -5.33

BLAXLAND 104133 -6.16

BRADFIELD 106109 -4.38

CALARE 116730 5.18

CHIFLEY 109549 -1.28

COOK 105333 -5.08

COWPER 122477 10.36

CUNNINGHAM 113955 2.68

DOBELL 115695 4.25

EDEN-MONARO 111863 0.80

FARRER 114499 3.17

FOWLER 105308 -5.10

GILMORE 120498 8.58

GRAYNDLER 107816 -2.84

GREENWAY 108392 -2.32

HUGHES 104630 -5.71

HUME 113645 2.40

HUNTER 119290 7.49

KINGSFORD SMITH 110050 -0.83

LINDSAY 116292 4.79

LYNE 116665 5.13

MACARTHUR 114994 3.62

MACKELLAR 109474 -1.34

MCMAHON 106038 -4.44

MACQUARIE 106778 -3.77

MITCHELL 107304 -3.30

NEWCASTLE 116217 4.72

NEW ENGLAND 110591 -0.34

NORTH SYDNEY 108098 -2.58

PAGE 120649 8.72

PARKES 108521 -2.20

PARRAMATTA 101616 -8.43

PATERSON 120237 8.34

REID 106954 -3.62

RICHMOND 116998 5.43

RIVERINA 113149 1.96

ROBERTSON 109891 -0.97

SHORTLAND 112770 1.62

SYDNEY 113041 1.86

WARRINGAH 103244 -6.96

WATSON 106500 -4.02

WENTWORTH 103473 -6.75

WERRIWA 114624 3.29

WHITLAM 116913 5.35

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Totals 5215713 ( Average: 110972 )

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Victoria as at 30 November,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 109825 0.92

BALLARAT 113628 4.41

BENDIGO 111388 2.36

BRUCE 108564 -0.23

CALWELL 105103 -3.41

CASEY 112575 3.45

CHISHOLM 105682 -2.88

COOPER 110113 1.18

CORANGAMITE 108924 0.09

CORIO 109500 0.62

DEAKIN 106838 -1.82

DUNKLEY 109752 0.85

FLINDERS 109459 0.58

FRASER 108833 0.01

GELLIBRAND 109771 0.87

GIPPSLAND 109168 0.32

GOLDSTEIN 107522 -1.19

GORTON 107993 -0.75

HIGGINS 109801 0.90

HOLT 104450 -4.01

HOTHAM 106980 -1.68

INDI 111419 2.38

ISAACS 107181 -1.50

JAGAJAGA 107153 -1.53

KOOYONG 107281 -1.41

LALOR 104107 -4.33

LA TROBE 107595 -1.12

MCEWEN 106219 -2.38

MACNAMARA 112458 3.34

MALLEE 112986 3.82

MARIBYRNONG 111566 2.52

MELBOURNE 105823 -2.75

MENZIES 107454 -1.25

MONASH 111125 2.11

NICHOLLS 110103 1.17

SCULLIN 103980 -4.44

WANNON 113526 4.32

WILLS 109310 0.45

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Totals 4135155 ( Average: 108819 )

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Queensland as at 30 November,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 110407 2.96

BONNER 103447 -3.52

BOWMAN 108028 0.74

BRISBANE 113080 5.45

CAPRICORNIA 101202 -5.61

DAWSON 105015 -2.06

DICKSON 106999 -0.21

FADDEN 111292 3.79

FAIRFAX 112094 4.53

FISHER 110552 3.10

FLYNN 102084 -4.79

FORDE 105088 -1.99

GRIFFITH 109154 1.79

GROOM 104969 -2.10

HERBERT 107666 0.40

HINKLER 106097 -1.05

KENNEDY 107188 -0.03

LEICHHARDT 108725 1.39

LILLEY 107020 -0.19

LONGMAN 112694 5.09

MCPHERSON 108028 0.74

MARANOA 104343 -2.68

MONCRIEFF 110022 2.60

MORETON 101666 -5.18

OXLEY 102668 -4.25

PETRIE 113142 5.51

RANKIN 103141 -3.81

RYAN 104934 -2.13

WIDE BAY 106367 -0.80

WRIGHT 109700 2.30

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Totals 3216812 ( Average: 107227 )

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Western Australia as at 30 November,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 104200 2.95

BURT 102682 1.45

CANNING 104807 3.55

COWAN 97335 -3.82

CURTIN 98452 -2.72

DURACK 96600 -4.55

FORREST 103982 2.73

FREMANTLE 103639 2.39

HASLUCK 96679 -4.47

MOORE 100681 -0.52

O'CONNOR 101539 0.32

PEARCE 116160 14.77

PERTH 100435 -0.76

STIRLING 99721 -1.47

SWAN 99033 -2.15

TANGNEY 93438 -7.67

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Totals 1619383 ( Average: 101211 )

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South Australia as at 30 November,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 119940 0.06

BARKER 117548 -1.92

BOOTHBY 122509 2.20

GREY 119454 -0.33

HINDMARSH 121075 1.01

KINGSTON 117315 -2.12

MAKIN 119320 -0.45

MAYO 121228 1.14

SPENCE 117641 -1.85

STURT 122586 2.27

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Totals 1198616 ( Average: 119861 )

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Tasmania as at 30 November,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 75591 -1.06

BRADDON 78903 3.26

CLARK 73580 -3.69

FRANKLIN 75560 -1.10

LYONS 78403 2.61

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Totals 382037 ( Average: 76407 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 30 November,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 103118 6.16

CANBERRA 93599 -3.63

FENNER 94671 -2.53

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Totals 291388 ( Average: 97129 )

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Northern Territory as at 30 November,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 69714 0.48

SOLOMON 69040 -0.48

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Totals 138754 ( Average: 69377 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 197 858

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Act, enacted in 1928, provides the legal framework for the AEC, an independent statutory authority responsible for the administration of elections in Australia. The Act was introduced to ensure the integrity, independence, and efficiency of the electoral process. The AEC's role includes overseeing federal, state, and territory elections, managing electoral rolls, and administering political party funding and registration. The primary policy objective of the AEC Act is to uphold the democratic process by ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections, which is essential for the functioning of a democratic society. The AEC operates under the authority of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and is tasked with implementing and enforcing the electoral laws in a manner that reflects the democratic values of the nation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has published the number of electors enrolled in each Division for each State and Territory as of 30 November 2018. The document details the enrolment figures for divisions in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. It provides the total number of enrolled electors in each division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each jurisdiction. The scope of the Act applies to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all states, territories, and electoral divisions within the country. The data is specific to the date mentioned and does not include any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds. The application of this Act is direct, without any need for subordinate instruments to extend or restrict its application.

Key Provisions

Pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Australian Electoral Commission has compiled a schedule detailing the number of electors enrolled in each division for each state and territory as of 30 November 2018. This schedule also provides the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which the number of electors in each division deviates from this average. This information is vital for ensuring equitable representation in federal electoral divisions across the country. The Act imposes several obligations on the Electoral Commissioner. Firstly, the Commissioner must ascertain and document the number of electors enrolled in each division as of the specified date. Secondly, the Commissioner must calculate the average divisional enrolment for each state and the Australian Capital Territory. Finally, the Commissioner must determine how much each division's enrolment deviates from the average. These tasks are crucial for maintaining accurate electoral records and ensuring fair representation in federal elections. Breach of the obligations outlined in the Act could potentially lead to civil or criminal consequences, though specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed in this particular document. In general, however, failure to comply with electoral laws can result in significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant case law and statutory provisions.

Area of Law: Elections & Voting
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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