Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 August 2018

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Legislation au C2018G00715 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

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 105157 -5.21

BARTON 108394 -2.29

BENNELONG 106679 -3.84

BEROWRA 105134 -5.23

BLAXLAND 104153 -6.12

BRADFIELD 106106 -4.36

CALARE 116703 5.19

CHIFLEY 109076 -1.68

COOK 105412 -4.98

COWPER 122470 10.38

CUNNINGHAM 113980 2.73

DOBELL 115868 4.43

EDEN-MONARO 111708 0.68

FARRER 114322 3.04

FOWLER 105290 -5.09

GILMORE 120475 8.59

GRAYNDLER 107813 -2.82

GREENWAY 108008 -2.64

HUGHES 104768 -5.56

HUME 113398 2.21

HUNTER 119042 7.29

KINGSFORD SMITH 110138 -0.72

LINDSAY 116104 4.65

LYNE 116486 4.99

MACARTHUR 114280 3.00

MACKELLAR 109553 -1.25

MCMAHON 106186 -4.28

MACQUARIE 106884 -3.65

MITCHELL 106989 -3.56

NEWCASTLE 116179 4.71

NEW ENGLAND 111322 0.34

NORTH SYDNEY 108162 -2.50

PAGE 120569 8.67

PARKES 108754 -1.97

PARRAMATTA 101663 -8.36

PATERSON 120015 8.17

REID 106898 -3.64

RICHMOND 116823 5.29

RIVERINA 113077 1.92

ROBERTSON 109895 -0.94

SHORTLAND 112798 1.67

SYDNEY 113033 1.88

WARRINGAH 103230 -6.95

WATSON 106495 -4.01

WENTWORTH 103598 -6.62

WERRIWA 114413 3.12

WHITLAM 116905 5.37

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Totals 5214405 ( Average: 110944 )

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Victoria as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 109255 1.16

BALLARAT 112527 4.18

BENDIGO 110510 2.32

BRUCE 108411 0.37

CALWELL 103521 -4.14

CASEY 112062 3.75

CHISHOLM 105484 -2.33

COOPER 109263 1.16

CORANGAMITE 107281 -0.66

CORIO 108719 0.66

DEAKIN 106369 -1.51

DUNKLEY 109159 1.07

FLINDERS 108598 0.55

FRASER 108400 0.36

GELLIBRAND 108945 0.87

GIPPSLAND 108304 0.27

GOLDSTEIN 106844 -1.07

GORTON 106613 -1.28

HIGGINS 109272 1.17

HOLT 103026 -4.60

HOTHAM 106613 -1.28

INDI 110720 2.51

ISAACS 106138 -1.72

JAGAJAGA 106696 -1.20

KOOYONG 107013 -0.91

LALOR 102696 -4.91

LA TROBE 105436 -2.37

MCEWEN 104697 -3.06

MACNAMARA 111665 3.39

MALLEE 112423 4.09

MARIBYRNONG 111007 2.78

MELBOURNE 105327 -2.47

MENZIES 106969 -0.95

MONASH 109816 1.67

NICHOLLS 109565 1.44

SCULLIN 103560 -4.11

WANNON 112953 4.58

WILLS 108248 0.22

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Totals 4104105 ( Average: 108002 )

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Queensland as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 109992 2.78

BONNER 103226 -3.53

BOWMAN 107823 0.75

BRISBANE 112680 5.29

CAPRICORNIA 101189 -5.43

DAWSON 104945 -1.92

DICKSON 106834 -0.16

FADDEN 110742 3.48

FAIRFAX 111682 4.36

FISHER 110042 2.83

FLYNN 101949 -4.72

FORDE 104666 -2.19

GRIFFITH 108540 1.42

GROOM 104802 -2.06

HERBERT 107539 0.49

HINKLER 105843 -1.09

KENNEDY 107202 0.17

LEICHHARDT 108624 1.50

LILLEY 106821 -0.17

LONGMAN 113033 5.62

MCPHERSON 107861 0.79

MARANOA 104599 -2.25

MONCRIEFF 109859 2.66

MORETON 101463 -5.18

OXLEY 102313 -4.38

PETRIE 112560 5.18

RANKIN 103093 -3.66

RYAN 104903 -1.96

WIDE BAY 106160 -0.79

WRIGHT 109330 2.16

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Totals 3210315 ( Average: 107010 )

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Western Australia as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 104145 2.93

BURT 102938 1.74

CANNING 104924 3.70

COWAN 97184 -3.94

CURTIN 98241 -2.90

DURACK 96635 -4.48

FORREST 103795 2.58

FREMANTLE 103938 2.72

HASLUCK 96754 -4.37

MOORE 100700 -0.47

O'CONNOR 101674 0.49

PEARCE 115278 13.93

PERTH 101188 0.01

STIRLING 99291 -1.86

SWAN 98878 -2.27

TANGNEY 93271 -7.81

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Totals 1618834 ( Average: 101177 )

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South Australia as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 120147 0.16

BARKER 117621 -1.94

BOOTHBY 122655 2.25

GREY 119543 -0.34

HINDMARSH 121186 1.02

KINGSTON 117361 -2.16

MAKIN 119398 -0.46

MAYO 120967 0.84

SPENCE 117712 -1.86

STURT 122949 2.49

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Totals 1199539 ( Average: 119953 )

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Tasmania as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 75381 -1.11

BRADDON 78907 3.51

CLARK 73615 -3.42

FRANKLIN 75305 -1.21

LYONS 77939 2.24

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Totals 381147 ( Average: 76229 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 102985 6.12

CANBERRA 93714 -3.43

FENNER 94434 -2.68

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Totals 291133 ( Average: 97044 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 August,2018

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 69710 0.44

SOLOMON 69091 -0.44

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Totals 138801 ( Average: 69400 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 158 279

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the framework for federal elections in Australia, ensuring the democratic process is orderly and fair. This legislation was necessary to address the need for a comprehensive set of rules and regulations governing the electoral system, including the registration of electors, the conduct of elections, and the qualifications of candidates. The Act was passed by the Australian Parliament with the policy objective of maintaining a robust electoral system that reflects the will of the people. In accordance with section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Australian Electoral Commission provides the enrolment details for each division in every state and territory, including the number of electors and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. This data is crucial for ensuring that electoral divisions are as equal as possible in terms of population, thereby upholding the principle of fair representation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission's gazette C2018G00715 pertains to the enrolment statistics of electors in each Division across Australia as of 31 August 2018, as mandated by section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. This legislation applies to all electors within the respective divisions of each state and territory, detailing the number of enrolled electors and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each division. The average divisional enrolment is calculated for each state and territory, providing a comparative analysis of electoral distribution across different regions. The geographic scope of this Act encompasses the entire Commonwealth of Australia, including all states and territories, thus ensuring a comprehensive electoral analysis on a national level. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this particular gazette, and its application is direct without reliance on subordinate instruments for extension or restriction.

Key Provisions

This legislation, C2018G00715, sets out the number of electors enrolled in each Division for each State and Territory as at 31 August 2018. The document also details the average divisional enrolment for each State and the Australian Capital Territory and the extent to which the number of electors enrolled in each Division differs from the average divisional enrolment. The key sections include the schedules for New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory, and Northern Territory, each listing the number of electors enrolled in each Division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment (sections 2-9). The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the Electoral Commissioner. The most prominent obligation is to ascertain and determine the number of electors enrolled in each Division, the average divisional enrolment, and the deviation from the average. The Electoral Commissioner must also ensure that the data is accurate and presented clearly in the schedules (section 1). Additionally, the Act requires the Electoral Commissioner to maintain records and make them available for inspection if required by law (section 10). There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned within the text of this legislation. However, the accuracy and reliability of the data are crucial, as any inaccuracies could impact electoral processes and representation. Any discrepancies or failures to comply with the obligations outlined in the Act could potentially be subject to scrutiny or review by relevant authorities. The implications of non-compliance would likely be addressed under the broader electoral laws and regulations.

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

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