Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 30 November 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 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106522 -6.20

BARTON 109089 -3.94

BENNELONG 111326 -1.97

BEROWRA 105652 -6.96

BLAXLAND 105999 -6.66

BRADFIELD 107408 -5.42

CALARE 118783 4.59

CHIFLEY 115861 2.02

COOK 108007 -4.89

COWPER 126156 11.08

CUNNINGHAM 115644 1.83

DOBELL 117790 3.72

EDEN-MONARO 114292 0.64

FARRER 116850 2.89

FOWLER 107597 -5.25

GILMORE 124412 9.55

GRAYNDLER 109493 -3.58

GREENWAY 114205 0.56

HUGHES 105877 -6.76

HUME 116774 2.82

HUNTER 123592 8.83

KINGSFORD SMITH 111619 -1.71

LINDSAY 121648 7.11

LYNE 120080 5.73

MACARTHUR 125991 10.94

MACKELLAR 110575 -2.63

MCMAHON 106648 -6.08

MACQUARIE 106275 -6.41

MITCHELL 114619 0.92

NEWCASTLE 119506 5.23

NEW ENGLAND 110993 -2.26

NORTH SYDNEY 109955 -3.17

PAGE 119574 5.29

PARKES 108446 -4.50

PARRAMATTA 103287 -9.04

PATERSON 126295 11.21

REID 110291 -2.88

RICHMOND 116928 2.96

RIVERINA 114155 0.52

ROBERTSON 112037 -1.34

SHORTLAND 114564 0.88

SYDNEY 116500 2.58

WARRINGAH 103960 -8.45

WATSON 107822 -5.05

WENTWORTH 102429 -9.80

WERRIWA 120642 6.23

WHITLAM 121346 6.85

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Totals 5337514 ( Average: 113564 )

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Victoria as at 30 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 111146 -1.11

BALLARAT 118083 5.06

BENDIGO 115479 2.74

BRUCE 110083 -2.05

CALWELL 114579 1.94

CASEY 113692 1.15

CHISHOLM 106196 -5.51

COOPER 112344 -0.04

CORANGAMITE 119620 6.42

CORIO 111205 -1.05

DEAKIN 108380 -3.57

DUNKLEY 111503 -0.79

FLINDERS 112956 0.50

FRASER 109846 -2.26

GELLIBRAND 112919 0.46

GIPPSLAND 112536 0.12

GOLDSTEIN 109540 -2.53

GORTON 117876 4.87

HIGGINS 110462 -1.71

HOLT 113228 0.74

HOTHAM 108677 -3.30

INDI 114223 1.62

ISAACS 110533 -1.65

JAGAJAGA 108137 -3.78

KOOYONG 107730 -4.14

LALOR 115793 3.02

LA TROBE 117902 4.90

MCEWEN 113438 0.92

MACNAMARA 113844 1.29

MALLEE 113807 1.25

MARIBYRNONG 113997 1.42

MELBOURNE 107592 -4.27

MENZIES 108708 -3.27

MONASH 117141 4.22

NICHOLLS 112320 -0.06

SCULLIN 107783 -4.10

WANNON 115826 3.05

WILLS 111880 -0.45

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Totals 4271004 ( Average: 112394 )

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Queensland as at 30 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 120150 6.30

BONNER 107476 -4.91

BOWMAN 113022 0.00

BRISBANE 120479 6.59

CAPRICORNIA 106048 -6.17

DAWSON 108677 -3.84

DICKSON 110162 -2.53

FADDEN 121226 7.25

FAIRFAX 118936 5.22

FISHER 119407 5.64

FLYNN 106140 -6.09

FORDE 113717 0.61

GRIFFITH 116870 3.40

GROOM 108610 -3.90

HERBERT 111873 -1.02

HINKLER 111729 -1.14

KENNEDY 112134 -0.78

LEICHHARDT 113421 0.34

LILLEY 111109 -1.69

LONGMAN 122373 8.26

MCPHERSON 113904 0.77

MARANOA 106655 -5.63

MONCRIEFF 116772 3.31

MORETON 105427 -6.72

OXLEY 109188 -3.39

PETRIE 120659 6.75

RANKIN 105951 -6.25

RYAN 108738 -3.79

WIDE BAY 111985 -0.92

WRIGHT 117947 4.35

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Totals 3390785 ( Average: 113026 )

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Western Australia as at 30 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 111903 5.38

BURT 110357 3.92

CANNING 111587 5.08

COWAN 101197 -4.69

CURTIN 102513 -3.45

DURACK 98888 -6.87

FORREST 108547 2.22

FREMANTLE 110715 4.26

HASLUCK 101569 -4.34

MOORE 102825 -3.16

O'CONNOR 102475 -3.49

PEARCE 127580 20.14

PERTH 105559 -0.58

STIRLING 103770 -2.27

SWAN 104171 -1.89

TANGNEY 95294 -10.25

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Totals 1698950 ( Average: 106184 )

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South Australia as at 30 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 124370 1.21

BARKER 118983 -3.17

BOOTHBY 125415 2.06

GREY 120581 -1.87

HINDMARSH 125109 1.81

KINGSTON 120767 -1.72

MAKIN 120683 -1.79

MAYO 123877 0.80

SPENCE 123586 0.57

STURT 125461 2.09

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Totals 1228832 ( Average: 122883 )

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Tasmania as at 30 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 77605 -0.86

BRADDON 80655 3.02

CLARK 73414 -6.22

FRANKLIN 77444 -1.07

LYONS 82302 5.13

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Totals 391420 ( Average: 78284 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 30 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 107184 5.40

CANBERRA 98205 -3.42

FENNER 99678 -1.97

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Totals 305067 ( Average: 101689 )

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Northern Territory as at 30 November,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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NORTHERN TERRITORY 143240 0.00

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Totals 143240 ( Average: 143240 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 766 812

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides for the determination and publication of the number of electors enrolled in each Division as at a specified date. The AEC's role includes ascertaining the number of electors enrolled in each Division for each State and Territory, determining the average divisional enrolment, and calculating the deviation of each Division from the average. The 2020 gazette, C2020G00978, published the enrolment figures for each Division as at 30 November 2020. This data helps in ensuring that electoral divisions are proportionately represented based on population, thereby maintaining fair and effective democratic processes. The gazette lists enrolments and their deviations from the average for each Division across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has determined the number of enrolled electors in each division of each State and Territory as at 30 November 2020. This Act applies to all persons who are eligible to be enrolled as electors in the Commonwealth of Australia and pertains to the electoral divisions established under the Act. It covers all States and Territories within Australia, including the Australian Capital Territory, and sets out the enrolment numbers and deviations from average divisional enrolments for each of these regions. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specified in this particular document; however, the Act itself may provide for such provisions in other sections. The application of this Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which can include regulations and rules made under the authority of the Act.

Key Provisions

The Australian Electoral Commission, under section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has provided a schedule detailing the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division as of 30 November 2020, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. This data is instrumental in understanding the distribution of electoral rolls across various regions. Section 58 of the Act mandates the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain the number of electors enrolled in each division and calculate the average divisional enrolment, providing a comprehensive view of electoral demographics. The Act imposes several obligations on the Electoral Commissioner and related entities. Primarily, it requires the Commissioner to ensure the accuracy of the enrolment figures, provide a detailed schedule for each state and territory, and determine the average divisional enrolment. This data must be presented in a clear and accessible format, as shown in the provided schedule. Additionally, the Act mandates that the Commissioner ascertain the percentage deviation from the average enrolment for each division, which aids in identifying any significant disparities in electoral representation. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined in the Act for breaches related to the compilation and publication of enrolment data. However, the accuracy and reliability of the data are crucial, as inaccuracies could potentially lead to electoral irregularities or disputes. The Act's primary focus is on providing a transparent and detailed account of electoral enrolments to ensure fair and equitable representation. The integrity of the data is paramount to maintaining the trust in the electoral process.

Area of Law: Electoral Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Administrative Discretion

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