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

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 JANUARY 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 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107963 -6.65

BARTON 110532 -4.42

BENNELONG 114647 -0.87

BEROWRA 106554 -7.86

BLAXLAND 107131 -7.36

BRADFIELD 108149 -6.48

CALARE 121030 4.64

CHIFLEY 121207 4.80

COOK 109452 -5.36

COWPER 128533 11.13

CUNNINGHAM 117007 1.16

DOBELL 118045 2.06

EDEN-MONARO 114043 -1.39

FARRER 117824 1.87

FOWLER 107949 -6.66

GILMORE 127499 10.24

GRAYNDLER 109784 -5.07

GREENWAY 119387 3.22

HUGHES 106661 -7.77

HUME 120849 4.49

HUNTER 127273 10.04

KINGSFORD SMITH 114240 -1.22

LINDSAY 124666 7.79

LYNE 123099 6.43

MACARTHUR 131610 13.79

MACKELLAR 111316 -3.75

MCMAHON 106851 -7.61

MACQUARIE 106821 -7.63

MITCHELL 120718 4.37

NEWCASTLE 122453 5.87

NEW ENGLAND 112409 -2.80

NORTH SYDNEY 110944 -4.07

PAGE 120421 4.12

PARKES 109124 -5.64

PARRAMATTA 104968 -9.23

PATERSON 130582 12.90

REID 113394 -1.95

RICHMOND 116113 0.39

RIVERINA 115717 0.05

ROBERTSON 112490 -2.73

SHORTLAND 116023 0.31

SYDNEY 123196 6.52

WARRINGAH 105177 -9.05

WATSON 108671 -6.03

WENTWORTH 102734 -11.17

WERRIWA 125601 8.60

WHITLAM 124904 7.99

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Totals 5435761 ( Average: 115654 )

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Victoria as at 31 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 109628 -0.88

BALLARAT 110265 -0.31

BENDIGO 112039 1.29

BRUCE 112555 1.75

CALWELL 105581 -4.54

CASEY 113859 2.93

CHISHOLM 109175 -1.29

COOPER 107603 -2.71

CORANGAMITE 111207 0.53

CORIO 112104 1.35

DEAKIN 112414 1.63

DUNKLEY 111366 0.68

FLINDERS 114364 3.39

FRASER 110310 -0.27

GELLIBRAND 107863 -2.48

GIPPSLAND 114002 3.06

GOLDSTEIN 109057 -1.40

GORTON 109790 -0.74

HAWKE 105797 -4.35

HIGGINS 106770 -3.47

HOLT 106475 -3.73

HOTHAM 115506 4.42

INDI 116772 5.57

ISAACS 110250 -0.32

JAGAJAGA 113036 2.19

KOOYONG 111975 1.23

LALOR 105964 -4.20

LA TROBE 104315 -5.69

MCEWEN 106891 -3.36

MACNAMARA 109109 -1.35

MALLEE 120438 8.88

MARIBYRNONG 108431 -1.96

MELBOURNE 110630 0.01

MENZIES 112550 1.75

MONASH 110509 -0.09

NICHOLLS 114092 3.14

SCULLIN 108088 -2.28

WANNON 115599 4.51

WILLS 107411 -2.89

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Totals 4313790 ( Average: 110610 )

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Queensland as at 31 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 124569 7.82

BONNER 108509 -6.07

BOWMAN 114829 -0.60

BRISBANE 123315 6.73

CAPRICORNIA 107875 -6.62

DAWSON 109116 -5.55

DICKSON 111887 -3.15

FADDEN 125974 9.04

FAIRFAX 122039 5.63

FISHER 123869 7.21

FLYNN 108096 -6.43

FORDE 117251 1.49

GRIFFITH 119619 3.54

GROOM 109463 -5.25

HERBERT 113429 -1.81

HINKLER 115601 0.06

KENNEDY 113539 -1.72

LEICHHARDT 116281 0.65

LILLEY 111666 -3.34

LONGMAN 127184 10.08

MCPHERSON 116609 0.93

MARANOA 108085 -6.44

MONCRIEFF 121561 5.22

MORETON 106521 -7.79

OXLEY 111694 -3.31

PETRIE 123607 6.99

RANKIN 107486 -6.96

RYAN 109945 -4.83

WIDE BAY 114045 -1.28

WRIGHT 122234 5.80

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Totals 3465898 ( Average: 115529 )

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Western Australia as at 31 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 117001 -0.22

BURT 112076 -4.42

CANNING 114014 -2.77

COWAN 122192 4.20

CURTIN 118116 0.72

DURACK 117843 0.49

FORREST 111993 -4.49

FREMANTLE 115512 -1.49

HASLUCK 116511 -0.64

MOORE 118893 1.38

O'CONNOR 117195 -0.05

PEARCE 113785 -2.96

PERTH 121626 3.71

SWAN 120518 2.77

TANGNEY 121692 3.77

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Totals 1758967 ( Average: 117264 )

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South Australia as at 31 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 128076 2.60

BARKER 120027 -3.84

BOOTHBY 127384 2.05

GREY 120817 -3.21

HINDMARSH 127347 2.02

KINGSTON 122795 -1.62

MAKIN 122001 -2.26

MAYO 125462 0.51

SPENCE 126703 1.50

STURT 127631 2.24

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Totals 1248243 ( Average: 124824 )

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Tasmania as at 31 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 78866 -0.99

BRADDON 81867 2.77

CLARK 74105 -6.96

FRANKLIN 79334 -0.40

LYONS 84105 5.58

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Totals 398277 ( Average: 79655 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 108575 5.10

CANBERRA 100011 -3.18

FENNER 101327 -1.91

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Totals 309913 ( Average: 103304 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 January,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 73436 0.90

SOLOMON 72113 -0.90

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Totals 145549 ( Average: 72774 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 076 398

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the framework for the conduct of elections for the Commonwealth Parliament and to ensure that the electoral process is fair and representative. This Act was introduced to address the need for a structured and transparent system for the election of federal representatives. Enacted by the Australian Parliament, the Act aims to uphold democratic principles and facilitate the participation of eligible citizens in the electoral process. The accompanying gazette, C2022G00132, provides an update on the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 31 January 2022, reflecting the ongoing commitment to maintaining accurate electoral records and ensuring that the electorate's voice is adequately represented in the democratic process.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has determined and published the number of electors enrolled in each division as of 31 January 2022. This Act applies to all persons eligible to vote in federal elections, encompassing individuals residing in each of the divisions across Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, and the territories of the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. The legislation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but it implicitly applies to the electoral process and the maintenance of electoral rolls within the specified jurisdictions. The application of the Act is further defined and potentially extended through subordinate instruments, which may include regulations and rules that specify the administrative procedures for the conduct of elections and the management of electoral rolls. The data provided in the schedule illustrates the enrolment figures for each division, highlighting the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, which aids in understanding the distribution of voters across the country and within each state and territory.

Key Provisions

Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates that the Electoral Commissioner ascertain and publish the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division in Australia as of a specified date. In this instance, the specified date is 31 January 2022. The schedule provided lists the enrolment numbers for each division in every State and Territory, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. This information is crucial for understanding the distribution of electors across various divisions and for ensuring that electoral processes are equitable. The obligations imposed by the Act on the Electoral Commissioner include accurately determining and publishing the enrolment figures for each division. This involves gathering data on the number of electors registered in each division and calculating the average divisional enrolment. Additionally, the Commissioner must determine the extent to which each division's enrolment deviates from the average. These obligations ensure transparency and accuracy in the electoral process, enabling fair representation and informed decision-making. Breaches of the obligations outlined in the Act may result in various consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, non-compliance with electoral laws generally can lead to civil or criminal penalties. Civil penalties might include fines, while criminal penalties could involve imprisonment, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. The precise penalties would be governed by the broader electoral laws and regulations, which may include provisions for fines or imprisonment for significant violations.

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

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