Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 January 2021

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Legislation au C2021G00106 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 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106632 -6.18

BARTON 109093 -4.02

BENNELONG 111392 -2.00

BEROWRA 105484 -7.19

BLAXLAND 106024 -6.72

BRADFIELD 107390 -5.52

CALARE 118899 4.60

CHIFLEY 116149 2.18

COOK 108120 -4.88

COWPER 126519 11.30

CUNNINGHAM 115690 1.77

DOBELL 117909 3.73

EDEN-MONARO 113966 0.26

FARRER 116979 2.91

FOWLER 107636 -5.30

GILMORE 124647 9.65

GRAYNDLER 109171 -3.95

GREENWAY 114740 0.94

HUGHES 105794 -6.92

HUME 116836 2.78

HUNTER 123900 9.00

KINGSFORD SMITH 111872 -1.57

LINDSAY 121935 7.27

LYNE 120300 5.83

MACARTHUR 126455 11.25

MACKELLAR 110422 -2.85

MCMAHON 106718 -6.11

MACQUARIE 106113 -6.64

MITCHELL 115111 1.27

NEWCASTLE 119742 5.34

NEW ENGLAND 110974 -2.36

NORTH SYDNEY 110028 -3.20

PAGE 119124 4.80

PARKES 108595 -4.46

PARRAMATTA 103148 -9.25

PATERSON 126804 11.55

REID 110521 -2.76

RICHMOND 116513 2.50

RIVERINA 114249 0.51

ROBERTSON 112150 -1.33

SHORTLAND 114739 0.94

SYDNEY 117051 2.97

WARRINGAH 103857 -8.63

WATSON 107770 -5.18

WENTWORTH 102350 -9.95

WERRIWA 121002 6.45

WHITLAM 121850 7.19

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Totals 5342363 ( Average: 113667 )

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Victoria as at 31 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 111092 -1.19

BALLARAT 118461 5.35

BENDIGO 115760 2.95

BRUCE 110088 -2.09

CALWELL 114956 2.23

CASEY 113617 1.04

CHISHOLM 106119 -5.62

COOPER 112065 -0.33

CORANGAMITE 120455 7.12

CORIO 111274 -1.03

DEAKIN 108183 -3.78

DUNKLEY 111460 -0.87

FLINDERS 113279 0.74

FRASER 109715 -2.42

GELLIBRAND 112706 0.23

GIPPSLAND 112607 0.14

GOLDSTEIN 109185 -2.89

GORTON 118201 5.12

HIGGINS 110144 -2.04

HOLT 113599 1.02

HOTHAM 108559 -3.45

INDI 114390 1.73

ISAACS 110336 -1.87

JAGAJAGA 107937 -4.00

KOOYONG 107348 -4.52

LALOR 116109 3.26

LA TROBE 118232 5.15

MCEWEN 113805 1.21

MACNAMARA 113689 1.10

MALLEE 113838 1.24

MARIBYRNONG 113767 1.17

MELBOURNE 107619 -4.28

MENZIES 108556 -3.45

MONASH 117666 4.64

NICHOLLS 112513 0.06

SCULLIN 107854 -4.07

WANNON 115884 3.06

WILLS 111717 -0.64

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Totals 4272785 ( Average: 112441 )

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Queensland as at 31 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 120670 6.51

BONNER 107546 -5.06

BOWMAN 113160 -0.11

BRISBANE 120895 6.71

CAPRICORNIA 106287 -6.17

DAWSON 108849 -3.91

DICKSON 110424 -2.52

FADDEN 121916 7.61

FAIRFAX 119139 5.16

FISHER 119970 5.90

FLYNN 106397 -6.08

FORDE 114045 0.67

GRIFFITH 116974 3.25

GROOM 108190 -4.49

HERBERT 112026 -1.11

HINKLER 112240 -0.92

KENNEDY 112305 -0.86

LEICHHARDT 113622 0.29

LILLEY 111101 -1.92

LONGMAN 122918 8.50

MCPHERSON 114353 0.94

MARANOA 106844 -5.68

MONCRIEFF 117402 3.63

MORETON 105389 -6.97

OXLEY 109463 -3.37

PETRIE 121072 6.87

RANKIN 106006 -6.42

RYAN 108868 -3.89

WIDE BAY 112170 -0.98

WRIGHT 118320 4.44

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Totals 3398561 ( Average: 113285 )

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Western Australia as at 31 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 112454 5.40

BURT 110937 3.98

CANNING 112259 5.22

COWAN 101578 -4.79

CURTIN 102903 -3.54

DURACK 99168 -7.04

FORREST 109065 2.22

FREMANTLE 111391 4.40

HASLUCK 101959 -4.43

MOORE 103110 -3.35

O'CONNOR 102733 -3.70

PEARCE 128617 20.55

PERTH 106269 -0.39

STIRLING 104092 -2.43

SWAN 104841 -1.73

TANGNEY 95655 -10.34

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Totals 1707031 ( Average: 106689 )

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South Australia as at 31 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 124687 1.35

BARKER 118961 -3.30

BOOTHBY 125631 2.11

GREY 120537 -2.02

HINDMARSH 125267 1.82

KINGSTON 120951 -1.68

MAKIN 120753 -1.84

MAYO 123936 0.74

SPENCE 123793 0.62

STURT 125727 2.19

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Totals 1230243 ( Average: 123024 )

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Tasmania as at 31 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 77635 -0.92

BRADDON 80729 3.02

CLARK 73495 -6.20

FRANKLIN 77513 -1.07

LYONS 82408 5.17

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Totals 391780 ( Average: 78356 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 107247 5.53

CANBERRA 97966 -3.59

FENNER 99647 -1.94

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Totals 304860 ( Average: 101620 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 January,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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NORTHERN TERRITORY 143226 0.00

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Totals 143226 ( Average: 143226 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 790 849

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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 as at 31 January 2021. This publication addresses the need for up-to-date information on electoral enrolments to ensure fair and equitable representation in the Australian Parliament. Enacted by the Australian Parliament, the policy objective of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 is to facilitate free and fair elections by establishing the rules and procedures for conducting federal elections, including the maintenance of electoral rolls and the apportionment of electoral divisions. The Commission, under the authority of the Electoral Commissioner, has determined the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory and calculated the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from these averages. This data provides a comprehensive overview of the distribution of electors across Australia's electoral divisions, aiding in the ongoing review and adjustment of electoral boundaries to reflect population changes and movements.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission's gazette, C2021G00106, pertains to the determination of the number of electors enrolled in each federal electoral division across Australia as of 31 January 2021. This determination is made pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and applies to all divisions within the Commonwealth of Australia, including each state and territory. The document provides a detailed breakdown of enrolment numbers for each division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The average divisional enrolments are calculated for each state and territory, and for the Australian Capital Territory, providing a comprehensive overview of electoral demographics. Notably, the document does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the scope of the legislation, and it does not mention any subordinate instruments extending or restricting its application.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislation detail the number of electors enrolled in each Division across various states and territories as of 31 January 2021. The data includes the enrolment count for each Division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment (sections not explicitly numbered). These sections provide a snapshot of electoral demographics, essential for understanding the distribution of voters across different regions. The document also includes the total number of enrolled electors for each state and territory, along with the average divisional enrolment, offering a comprehensive overview of the electoral landscape. The obligations imposed by this legislation primarily revolve around the accurate reporting and analysis of electoral enrolment data. The Electoral Commissioner is tasked with determining the number of electors enrolled in each Division and calculating the average divisional enrolment. Additionally, the Commissioner must assess the extent to which the enrolment in each Division deviates from the average, ensuring transparency and accuracy in electoral statistics. These obligations are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring fair representation. Breaches of the obligations outlined in this legislation could potentially lead to various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the provided text, it is common in such contexts that non-compliance with electoral laws could result in administrative penalties, legal action, or both. Typically, penalties for electoral offences can range from fines to more severe sanctions, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. These consequences are designed to enforce adherence to electoral laws and uphold the democratic process.

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

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