Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 August 2022

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022

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 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,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107270 -8.03

BARTON 110519 -5.25

BENNELONG 115590 -0.90

BEROWRA 105955 -9.16

BLAXLAND 107267 -8.03

BRADFIELD 108359 -7.10

CALARE 121268 3.96

CHIFLEY 122451 4.97

COOK 110157 -5.56

COWPER 129644 11.14

CUNNINGHAM 116963 0.27

DOBELL 118531 1.61

EDEN-MONARO 117030 0.33

FARRER 120015 2.88

FOWLER 109324 -6.27

GILMORE 127653 9.43

GRAYNDLER 109704 -5.94

GREENWAY 121477 4.14

HUGHES 107099 -8.18

HUME 122486 5.00

HUNTER 128510 10.17

KINGSFORD SMITH 115137 -1.29

LINDSAY 124847 7.03

LYNE 124980 7.14

MACARTHUR 134901 15.65

MACKELLAR 110600 -5.18

MCMAHON 108257 -7.19

MACQUARIE 107850 -7.53

MITCHELL 122090 4.66

NEWCASTLE 122351 4.89

NEW ENGLAND 113610 -2.60

NORTH SYDNEY 111362 -4.52

PAGE 123939 6.25

PARKES 109205 -6.37

PARRAMATTA 106094 -9.04

PATERSON 132669 13.73

REID 115470 -1.00

RICHMOND 121059 3.78

RIVERINA 116370 -0.23

ROBERTSON 112396 -3.64

SHORTLAND 116346 -0.25

SYDNEY 124957 7.12

WARRINGAH 104637 -10.29

WATSON 109119 -6.45

WENTWORTH 103309 -11.43

WERRIWA 127470 9.28

WHITLAM 126017 8.03

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Totals 5482314 ( Average: 116644 )

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Victoria as at 31 August,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 109586 -1.94

BALLARAT 111286 -0.41

BENDIGO 112859 0.98

BRUCE 112604 0.75

CALWELL 108503 -2.90

CASEY 114556 2.50

CHISHOLM 109648 -1.88

COOPER 109519 -2.00

CORANGAMITE 113120 1.22

CORIO 112432 0.60

DEAKIN 112608 0.76

DUNKLEY 111425 -0.29

FLINDERS 113815 1.84

FRASER 110961 -0.71

GELLIBRAND 108298 -3.09

GIPPSLAND 115263 3.13

GOLDSTEIN 109395 -2.11

GORTON 112545 0.70

HAWKE 107581 -3.73

HIGGINS 107985 -3.37

HOLT 108401 -3.00

HOTHAM 116157 3.93

INDI 118194 5.76

ISAACS 110908 -0.75

JAGAJAGA 113255 1.34

KOOYONG 112805 0.93

LALOR 108375 -3.02

LA TROBE 107746 -3.58

MCEWEN 109213 -2.27

MACNAMARA 112262 0.45

MALLEE 120751 8.04

MARIBYRNONG 108853 -2.59

MELBOURNE 115393 3.25

MENZIES 112594 0.75

MONASH 111902 0.13

NICHOLLS 114842 2.76

SCULLIN 108928 -2.52

WANNON 115931 3.73

WILLS 107977 -3.38

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Totals 4358476 ( Average: 111755 )

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Queensland as at 31 August,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 127197 8.44

BONNER 109706 -6.46

BOWMAN 115734 -1.32

BRISBANE 125831 7.28

CAPRICORNIA 108600 -7.41

DAWSON 110939 -5.41

DICKSON 112733 -3.88

FADDEN 128057 9.17

FAIRFAX 123560 5.34

FISHER 126570 7.91

FLYNN 109947 -6.26

FORDE 120596 2.81

GRIFFITH 121855 3.89

GROOM 111757 -4.71

HERBERT 114906 -2.03

HINKLER 118323 0.87

KENNEDY 115106 -1.86

LEICHHARDT 117514 0.18

LILLEY 113053 -3.61

LONGMAN 130196 11.00

MCPHERSON 116642 -0.55

MARANOA 109730 -6.44

MONCRIEFF 122328 4.29

MORETON 107597 -8.26

OXLEY 113629 -3.12

PETRIE 125092 6.65

RANKIN 108605 -7.40

RYAN 111901 -4.59

WIDE BAY 116428 -0.73

WRIGHT 124635 6.26

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Totals 3518767 ( Average: 117292 )

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Western Australia as at 31 August,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 119249 0.50

BURT 113698 -4.17

CANNING 116419 -1.87

COWAN 122363 3.13

CURTIN 119686 0.87

DURACK 119361 0.60

FORREST 113853 -4.04

FREMANTLE 117458 -1.00

HASLUCK 118648 0.00

MOORE 118873 0.19

O'CONNOR 118470 -0.14

PEARCE 115768 -2.42

PERTH 122659 3.38

SWAN 120954 1.94

TANGNEY 122260 3.04

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Totals 1779719 ( Average: 118647 )

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South Australia as at 31 August,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 129853 2.21

BARKER 123711 -2.62

BOOTHBY 127898 0.67

GREY 124389 -2.08

HINDMARSH 128257 0.95

KINGSTON 124142 -2.28

MAKIN 122671 -3.44

MAYO 131459 3.47

SPENCE 129529 1.95

STURT 128539 1.17

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Totals 1270448 ( Average: 127044 )

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Tasmania as at 31 August,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 79635 -1.21

BRADDON 82738 2.63

CLARK 74628 -7.42

FRANKLIN 80471 -0.17

LYONS 85598 6.18

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Totals 403070 ( Average: 80614 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 August,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 109794 4.77

CANBERRA 101789 -2.86

FENNER 102795 -1.90

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Totals 314378 ( Average: 104792 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 August,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 75890 3.25

SOLOMON 71107 -3.25

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Totals 146997 ( Average: 73498 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 274 169

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the framework for conducting elections for the Parliament of Australia, ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process. This Act was introduced to address the need for a structured and regulated process for federal elections, ensuring that the democratic process is transparent and accessible to all eligible citizens. The Act is administered by the Australian Electoral Commission, as evidenced by the Electoral Commissioner's recent gazette detailing the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 31 August 2022. This information is crucial for the administration of elections and helps ensure that electoral rolls are accurately maintained and updated. The policy objective underlying the Electoral Act is to facilitate free and fair elections, thereby upholding the democratic principles of representation and participation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission Number of Electors Enrolled in Each Division as at 31 August 2022, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides details on the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division across Australia as of the specified date. The Act applies to all states and territories in Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. It details the enrolment numbers for each division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. The total number of enrolled electors in Australia is given as 17,274,169. The legislation does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within its scope, nor does it extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

Pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Australian Electoral Commission has ascertained the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division for each state and territory as at 31 August 2022. The schedule details these enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. For instance, in New South Wales, the division of Banks has an enrolment of 107,270, which is 8.03% below the average divisional enrolment. Similarly, the document provides detailed enrolment data for other states and territories. The obligations imposed by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 primarily involve the timely and accurate ascertainment and reporting of enrolment numbers. The Electoral Commissioner must determine the number of electors enrolled in each division and compare these figures to the average divisional enrolment, ensuring that the data is precise and comprehensive. The Act mandates the publication of this data to maintain transparency and ensure that the electoral process is equitable and representative. Any breaches of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 may result in various civil and criminal consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided document, the Act generally provides for penalties for offences such as electoral fraud, misuse of electoral materials, and other violations that undermine the integrity of the electoral process. The penalties can include substantial fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The Act also provides for the possibility of disqualifying individuals from standing for election or being involved in electoral activities if they are found to have committed electoral offences.

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

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