Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 August 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

THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106672 -5.91

BARTON 109201 -3.68

BENNELONG 111203 -1.92

BEROWRA 105955 -6.55

BLAXLAND 105964 -6.54

BRADFIELD 107565 -5.13

CALARE 118388 4.41

CHIFLEY 115271 1.66

COOK 107856 -4.87

COWPER 125771 10.92

CUNNINGHAM 115566 1.92

DOBELL 117625 3.74

EDEN-MONARO 114377 0.87

FARRER 115578 1.93

FOWLER 107432 -5.24

GILMORE 123986 9.35

GRAYNDLER 109856 -3.11

GREENWAY 113794 0.36

HUGHES 105874 -6.62

HUME 116814 3.02

HUNTER 123129 8.59

KINGSFORD SMITH 111652 -1.52

LINDSAY 121211 6.90

LYNE 119720 5.58

MACARTHUR 125153 10.37

MACKELLAR 110652 -2.40

MCMAHON 106675 -5.91

MACQUARIE 106550 -6.02

MITCHELL 114017 0.55

NEWCASTLE 119170 5.10

NEW ENGLAND 111077 -2.03

NORTH SYDNEY 110179 -2.82

PAGE 120154 5.97

PARKES 108289 -4.49

PARRAMATTA 103238 -8.94

PATERSON 125451 10.64

REID 109938 -3.03

RICHMOND 117247 3.40

RIVERINA 113951 0.50

ROBERTSON 111716 -1.47

SHORTLAND 114203 0.72

SYDNEY 115559 1.91

WARRINGAH 104170 -8.12

WATSON 107853 -4.87

WENTWORTH 102361 -9.72

WERRIWA 120244 6.05

WHITLAM 120762 6.50

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Totals 5329069 ( Average: 113384 )

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Victoria as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 111038 -1.00

BALLARAT 117612 4.86

BENDIGO 114831 2.38

BRUCE 110044 -1.88

CALWELL 113665 1.34

CASEY 113535 1.22

CHISHOLM 105969 -5.51

COOPER 112642 0.42

CORANGAMITE 118163 5.35

CORIO 110913 -1.11

DEAKIN 108257 -3.47

DUNKLEY 111318 -0.75

FLINDERS 112530 0.32

FRASER 109885 -2.02

GELLIBRAND 113021 0.76

GIPPSLAND 112089 -0.06

GOLDSTEIN 109544 -2.33

GORTON 116918 4.24

HIGGINS 110916 -1.10

HOLT 112747 0.52

HOTHAM 108555 -3.21

INDI 113843 1.50

ISAACS 110054 -1.87

JAGAJAGA 108114 -3.60

KOOYONG 108270 -3.46

LALOR 114734 2.29

LA TROBE 117474 4.73

MCEWEN 112754 0.52

MACNAMARA 114199 1.81

MALLEE 113743 1.41

MARIBYRNONG 114150 1.77

MELBOURNE 108087 -3.63

MENZIES 108357 -3.39

MONASH 116419 3.79

NICHOLLS 112184 0.02

SCULLIN 107820 -3.86

WANNON 115445 2.92

WILLS 112246 0.07

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Totals 4262085 ( Average: 112160 )

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Queensland as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 118471 6.05

BONNER 106590 -4.58

BOWMAN 112026 0.28

BRISBANE 118694 6.25

CAPRICORNIA 105111 -5.90

DAWSON 107360 -3.89

DICKSON 109262 -2.19

FADDEN 119583 7.04

FAIRFAX 117342 5.04

FISHER 117631 5.30

FLYNN 104933 -6.06

FORDE 112013 0.27

GRIFFITH 115562 3.44

GROOM 107551 -3.72

HERBERT 110780 -0.83

HINKLER 110551 -1.03

KENNEDY 111001 -0.63

LEICHHARDT 112216 0.45

LILLEY 110320 -1.24

LONGMAN 120325 7.71

MCPHERSON 112298 0.52

MARANOA 105853 -5.24

MONCRIEFF 114695 2.67

MORETON 104672 -6.30

OXLEY 107802 -3.49

PETRIE 119201 6.70

RANKIN 105119 -5.90

RYAN 107685 -3.60

WIDE BAY 110468 -1.11

WRIGHT 116206 4.02

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Totals 3351321 ( Average: 111710 )

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Western Australia as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 111340 5.33

BURT 109766 3.84

CANNING 110796 4.82

COWAN 100910 -4.52

CURTIN 102102 -3.40

DURACK 98681 -6.63

FORREST 107963 2.14

FREMANTLE 109951 4.02

HASLUCK 101096 -4.35

MOORE 102659 -2.87

O'CONNOR 102279 -3.23

PEARCE 126555 19.73

PERTH 104870 -0.78

STIRLING 103471 -2.10

SWAN 103655 -1.93

TANGNEY 95075 -10.05

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Totals 1691169 ( Average: 105698 )

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South Australia as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 123955 1.01

BARKER 118819 -3.17

BOOTHBY 125212 2.03

GREY 120594 -1.72

HINDMARSH 124926 1.80

KINGSTON 120594 -1.72

MAKIN 120928 -1.45

MAYO 123809 0.89

SPENCE 123065 0.28

STURT 125250 2.06

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Totals 1227152 ( Average: 122715 )

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Tasmania as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 77457 -0.79

BRADDON 80306 2.85

CLARK 73385 -6.00

FRANKLIN 77326 -0.96

LYONS 81908 4.90

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Totals 390382 ( Average: 78076 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 106075 5.47

CANBERRA 97036 -3.51

FENNER 98588 -1.96

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Totals 301699 ( Average: 100566 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 August,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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NORTHERN TERRITORY 143290 0.00

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Totals 143290 ( Average: 143290 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 696 167

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has published the number of electors enrolled in each Division across the states and territories as of 31 August 2020. The Act, enacted by the Australian Parliament, aims to ensure the integrity and fairness of the electoral process in Australia. The publication provides the enrolment figures for each electoral Division, detailing the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, thereby facilitating transparency and adherence to the electoral provisions outlined in the Act. This documentation serves to inform the public and electoral authorities of the current distribution of enrolled voters, supporting the policy objective of maintaining a robust and representative democratic process.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has ascertained and detailed the number of electors enrolled in each division for the states and territories as of 31 August 2020. The Commission also determined the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation from this average for each division. This Act applies to all states and territories within Australia, encompassing the geographic jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, and includes all divisions within these areas. It does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text. The application of the Act may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which are not detailed in the provided text.

Key Provisions

Pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Electoral Commissioner has determined the number of electors enrolled in each Division for New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory as at 31 August 2020. The schedule indicates the enrolment figures for each division, alongside the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. For instance, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had an enrolment of 106,672, which is a 5.91% deviation from the average. These figures are critical for ensuring equitable representation and adherence to electoral laws. The Act imposes various obligations on the Electoral Commissioner, primarily the responsibility to ascertain and publish the number of electors enrolled in each division. This includes calculating the average divisional enrolment and determining the extent of deviation from this average for each division. The Commissioner must ensure the accuracy and timeliness of these figures to facilitate fair and transparent electoral processes. Additionally, the Commissioner must ensure that the data is presented in a clear and accessible manner, as evidenced by the detailed schedule provided. The Act does not explicitly state any specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches related to the publication of enrolment figures. However, the importance of these figures for the integrity of the electoral system implies that any inaccuracies or omissions could have significant legal and administrative repercussions. These might include potential legal challenges to the validity of elections or administrative reviews to correct discrepancies. The Electoral Commissioner’s role in ensuring the accuracy of these figures is crucial to avoid such issues.

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

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