Number of Electors Enrolled in each Division as at 31 December 2022

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 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.

JEFF POPE

Acting Electoral Commissioner

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107556 -8.16

BARTON 111043 -5.18

BENNELONG 115907 -1.03

BEROWRA 106167 -9.35

BLAXLAND 108041 -7.75

BRADFIELD 108620 -7.25

CALARE 121654 3.87

CHIFLEY 123981 5.85

COOK 110421 -5.72

COWPER 130251 11.21

CUNNINGHAM 117331 0.17

DOBELL 118981 1.58

EDEN-MONARO 116789 -0.28

FARRER 120608 2.97

FOWLER 110265 -5.85

GILMORE 128161 9.42

GRAYNDLER 109861 -6.19

GREENWAY 122890 4.92

HUGHES 107306 -8.38

HUME 123147 5.14

HUNTER 129340 10.43

KINGSFORD SMITH 115495 -1.38

LINDSAY 125789 7.40

LYNE 125600 7.23

MACARTHUR 136654 16.67

MACKELLAR 110696 -5.48

MCMAHON 108950 -6.97

MACQUARIE 108185 -7.62

MITCHELL 123013 5.03

NEWCASTLE 122685 4.75

NEW ENGLAND 114400 -2.32

NORTH SYDNEY 111736 -4.59

PAGE 123136 5.13

PARKES 109863 -6.19

PARRAMATTA 106871 -8.75

PATERSON 133433 13.92

REID 115673 -1.23

RICHMOND 120295 2.71

RIVERINA 116773 -0.29

ROBERTSON 112582 -3.87

SHORTLAND 116526 -0.50

SYDNEY 124433 6.24

WARRINGAH 104766 -10.54

WATSON 109535 -6.47

WENTWORTH 103391 -11.72

WERRIWA 129311 10.40

WHITLAM 126620 8.11

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Totals 5504731 ( Average: 117121 )

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Victoria as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110049 -2.15

BALLARAT 111763 -0.62

BENDIGO 113390 0.81

BRUCE 113257 0.69

CALWELL 110338 -1.89

CASEY 115011 2.25

CHISHOLM 110055 -2.14

COOPER 109680 -2.48

CORANGAMITE 114350 1.67

CORIO 112945 0.42

DEAKIN 113025 0.49

DUNKLEY 111992 -0.42

FLINDERS 113810 1.19

FRASER 111620 -0.75

GELLIBRAND 109312 -2.80

GIPPSLAND 115660 2.83

GOLDSTEIN 110027 -2.17

GORTON 114958 2.21

HAWKE 109020 -3.06

HIGGINS 108160 -3.83

HOLT 110131 -2.08

HOTHAM 116746 3.80

INDI 118413 5.28

ISAACS 111794 -0.60

JAGAJAGA 113898 1.26

KOOYONG 112986 0.45

LALOR 110294 -1.93

LA TROBE 109913 -2.27

MCEWEN 111065 -1.25

MACNAMARA 112212 -0.23

MALLEE 121056 7.63

MARIBYRNONG 109332 -2.79

MELBOURNE 114661 1.94

MENZIES 112953 0.42

MONASH 112461 0.00

NICHOLLS 115149 2.38

SCULLIN 109788 -2.38

WANNON 116228 3.34

WILLS 108873 -3.19

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Totals 4386375 ( Average: 112471 )

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Queensland as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 128968 8.95

BONNER 110085 -7.00

BOWMAN 116563 -1.52

BRISBANE 126310 6.70

CAPRICORNIA 109679 -7.34

DAWSON 111678 -5.65

DICKSON 113424 -4.18

FADDEN 129559 9.45

FAIRFAX 124527 5.19

FISHER 127787 7.95

FLYNN 111241 -6.02

FORDE 122441 3.43

GRIFFITH 122326 3.34

GROOM 112928 -4.59

HERBERT 116437 -1.63

HINKLER 119792 1.19

KENNEDY 116856 -1.28

LEICHHARDT 118877 0.42

LILLEY 113493 -4.12

LONGMAN 131616 11.18

MCPHERSON 117572 -0.67

MARANOA 110564 -6.59

MONCRIEFF 123541 4.36

MORETON 107952 -8.80

OXLEY 114957 -2.88

PETRIE 126072 6.50

RANKIN 110100 -6.98

RYAN 111997 -5.38

WIDE BAY 117468 -0.76

WRIGHT 126366 6.75

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Totals 3551176 ( Average: 118372 )

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Western Australia as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 120388 0.83

BURT 114720 -3.91

CANNING 117273 -1.77

COWAN 122958 2.98

CURTIN 119988 0.50

DURACK 120174 0.65

FORREST 114663 -3.95

FREMANTLE 118153 -1.03

HASLUCK 119853 0.38

MOORE 119425 0.03

O'CONNOR 119205 -0.15

PEARCE 117035 -1.97

PERTH 122975 3.00

SWAN 121553 1.81

TANGNEY 122479 2.58

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Totals 1790842 ( Average: 119389 )

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South Australia as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 129639 1.99

BARKER 123429 -2.89

BOOTHBY 127761 0.51

GREY 124434 -2.10

HINDMARSH 128563 1.14

KINGSTON 124601 -1.97

MAKIN 122686 -3.47

MAYO 131284 3.28

SPENCE 130240 2.46

STURT 128422 1.03

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Totals 1271059 ( Average: 127105 )

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Tasmania as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 79579 -1.23

BRADDON 82729 2.67

CLARK 74310 -7.77

FRANKLIN 80563 -0.01

LYONS 85690 6.34

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Totals 402871 ( Average: 80574 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 110181 4.92

CANBERRA 101732 -3.12

FENNER 103119 -1.80

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Totals 315032 ( Average: 105010 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 December,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 76761 3.01

SOLOMON 72276 -3.00

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Totals 149037 ( Average: 74518 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 371 123

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, was introduced to establish and regulate the conduct of elections for members of the Parliament and other electoral matters. The Act aims to ensure that the electoral process is fair, free, and democratic. Pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Acting Electoral Commissioner has determined and reported the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 31 December 2022 for each state and territory, along with the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation of each division from the average. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the electoral enrolment across various divisions, enabling better understanding and management of electoral resources and representation.

Scope and Application

The C2023G00039 Gazette, issued by the Australian Electoral Commission, provides a comprehensive breakdown of the number of electors enrolled in each division across Australia as at 31 December 2022. This data is presented for each state and territory, detailing the enrolment figures for individual divisions and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The Act applies to all enrolled electors across the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all states and territories. The data includes figures for each division, calculated to the nearest person, and reflects the geographic and jurisdictional reach of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. The document does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the scope of the data presented. The application of this Act is extended through subordinate instruments that may further define and regulate electoral processes and enrolment practices.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of the legislation outlined in the Gazette (C2023G00039) pertain to the reporting of the number of electors enrolled in each division across various states and territories in Australia as at 31 December 2022. According to Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Acting Electoral Commissioner, Jeff Pope, has determined and reported the number of electors enrolled in each division and calculated the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory, along with the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. This report is crucial for ensuring that electoral divisions are properly represented and balanced in terms of population. The Act imposes specific obligations on the Acting Electoral Commissioner, primarily to accurately ascertain and report the number of enrolled electors in each division. This includes calculating the average divisional enrolment and determining the percentage deviation for each division from this average. The data must be presented in a clear and organised manner, as evidenced by the detailed schedule included in the Gazette. The information provided is intended to facilitate the review and potential redistribution of electoral boundaries to maintain equitable representation. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 may lead to various civil or criminal consequences. While the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed within the provided text, breaches of electoral laws generally attract penalties that can include fines or, in more severe cases, imprisonment. The maximum penalties would depend on the specific provisions of the Act that are breached. The Act aims to uphold the integrity of the electoral process, and any non-compliance could undermine this objective, leading to legal repercussions for those responsible.

Area of Law: Elections Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Enrolment Statistics

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