Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 March 2017

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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 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 104232 -4.40

BARTON 108073 -0.88

BENNELONG 104973 -3.72

BEROWRA 104241 -4.39

BLAXLAND 103659 -4.93

BRADFIELD 104989 -3.71

CALARE 114220 4.75

CHIFLEY 105867 -2.90

COOK 104384 -4.26

COWPER 119686 9.76

CUNNINGHAM 111825 2.55

DOBELL 113184 3.80

EDEN-MONARO 108896 -0.12

FARRER 112676 3.33

FOWLER 105425 -3.31

GILMORE 117766 8.00

GRAYNDLER 106164 -2.63

GREENWAY 105720 -3.04

HUGHES 104539 -4.12

HUME 109134 0.08

HUNTER 115563 5.98

KINGSFORD SMITH 109104 0.06

LINDSAY 112486 3.16

LYNE 113029 3.66

MACARTHUR 108246 -0.72

MACKELLAR 108170 -0.79

MCMAHON 106388 -2.42

MACQUARIE 105698 -3.06

MITCHELL 103975 -4.64

NEWCASTLE 113738 4.31

NEW ENGLAND 110235 1.09

NORTH SYDNEY 106313 -2.49

PAGE 118534 8.70

PARKES 107897 -1.04

PARRAMATTA 101564 -6.85

PATERSON 115277 5.72

REID 105600 -3.15

RICHMOND 113882 4.44

RIVERINA 112129 2.83

ROBERTSON 108777 -0.23

SHORTLAND 111056 1.85

SYDNEY 110998 1.79

WARRINGAH 102443 -6.04

WATSON 105748 -3.01

WENTWORTH 102911 -5.61

WERRIWA 111254 2.03

WHITLAM 114093 4.63

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Totals 5124761 ( Average: 109037 )

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Victoria as at 31 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 95662 -11.57

BALLARAT 112510 3.99

BATMAN 109293 1.02

BENDIGO 110405 2.05

BRUCE 95567 -11.66

CALWELL 110673 2.30

CASEY 104024 -3.84

CHISHOLM 96968 -10.36

CORANGAMITE 112133 3.65

CORIO 109337 1.06

DEAKIN 99477 -8.04

DUNKLEY 105864 -2.14

FLINDERS 116888 8.04

GELLIBRAND 108610 0.39

GIPPSLAND 105041 -2.90

GOLDSTEIN 105475 -2.50

GORTON 118580 9.60

HIGGINS 104479 -3.42

HOLT 119520 10.47

HOTHAM 99888 -7.66

INDI 104841 -3.09

ISAACS 106074 -1.95

JAGAJAGA 103303 -4.51

KOOYONG 99641 -7.89

LALOR 127856 18.18

LA TROBE 108278 0.08

MCEWEN 136346 26.03

MCMILLAN 118482 9.51

MALLEE 99709 -7.83

MARIBYRNONG 111734 3.28

MELBOURNE 113172 4.61

MELBOURNE PORTS 103072 -4.72

MENZIES 98868 -8.61

MURRAY 104805 -3.12

SCULLIN 111763 3.30

WANNON 99324 -8.18

WILLS 115146 6.43

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Totals 4002808 ( Average: 108184 )

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Queensland as at 31 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 100457 -2.99

BONNER 101034 -2.44

BOWMAN 104749 1.14

BRISBANE 108957 5.20

CAPRICORNIA 98805 -4.59

DAWSON 104194 0.60

DICKSON 101121 -2.35

FADDEN 108028 4.31

FAIRFAX 110027 6.24

FISHER 100308 -3.14

FLYNN 100330 -3.12

FORDE 100644 -2.81

GRIFFITH 107708 4.00

GROOM 102364 -1.15

HERBERT 105132 1.51

HINKLER 101873 -1.63

KENNEDY 100280 -3.17

LEICHHARDT 110412 6.61

LILLEY 107589 3.88

LONGMAN 106775 3.10

MCPHERSON 104298 0.70

MARANOA 103167 -0.38

MONCRIEFF 103226 -0.32

MORETON 97305 -6.04

OXLEY 96504 -6.81

PETRIE 107643 3.93

RANKIN 102338 -1.18

RYAN 104596 0.99

WIDE BAY 104192 0.60

WRIGHT 102854 -0.68

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Totals 3106910 ( Average: 103563 )

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Western Australia as at 31 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 100605 0.80

BURT 100725 0.92

CANNING 101303 1.50

COWAN 96671 -3.13

CURTIN 98028 -1.77

DURACK 98199 -1.60

FORREST 102111 2.31

FREMANTLE 100990 1.18

HASLUCK 96281 -3.52

MOORE 100283 0.48

O'CONNOR 102987 3.19

PEARCE 109051 9.26

PERTH 99551 -0.25

STIRLING 98670 -1.13

SWAN 97527 -2.28

TANGNEY 93872 -5.94

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Totals 1596854 ( Average: 99803 )

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South Australia as at 31 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 109661 1.77

BARKER 105444 -2.13

BOOTHBY 107235 -0.47

GREY 101898 -5.42

HINDMARSH 111634 3.61

KINGSTON 106398 -1.24

MAKIN 106972 -0.71

MAYO 104716 -2.81

PORT ADELAIDE 114023 5.82

STURT 104299 -3.19

WAKEFIELD 112913 4.79

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Totals 1185193 ( Average: 107744 )

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Tasmania as at 31 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 73937 -1.72

BRADDON 73135 -2.78

DENISON 73717 -2.01

FRANKLIN 77673 3.24

LYONS 77705 3.28

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Totals 376167 ( Average: 75233 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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CANBERRA 143731 1.12

FENNER 140524 -1.12

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Totals 284255 ( Average: 142127 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 March,2017

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 68684 0.28

SOLOMON 68296 -0.28

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Totals 136980 ( Average: 68490 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 15 813 928

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has determined the number of electors enrolled in each Division for every State and Territory as of 31 March 2017. This legislative action was enacted by the Australian Parliament to ensure accurate and up-to-date electoral data, which is essential for the proper functioning of democratic processes. The Commission's role includes ascertaining the number of enrolled electors in each Division and calculating the average divisional enrolment, as well as determining how each Division's enrolment compares to this average. The policy objective is to maintain equitable representation and facilitate fair electoral processes across the nation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) gazette C2017G00398, issued under the authority of Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, details the number of electors enrolled in each Division of every State and Territory as at 31 March 2017. This legislation applies to the Australian Electoral Commission and encompasses all divisions within the Commonwealth of Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The data provided includes the total number of enrolled electors in each division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. This data is critical for ensuring equitable representation in federal elections and for the ongoing review and adjustment of electoral boundaries. There are no exclusions or exemptions noted within the scope of this gazette, and its application is direct and comprehensive across all mentioned jurisdictions. The gazette does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments, serving as a standalone document detailing the enrolment statistics as ascertained by the Electoral Commissioner.

Key Provisions

The document (C2017G00398) outlines the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division of the Australian states and territories as of 31 March 2017. According to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Electoral Commissioner has determined these figures, along with the average divisional enrolment and the deviation of each division's enrolment from this average. The data includes the total number of electors and the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory, with percentage deviations provided for each division. Under this legislation, the Electoral Commissioner is mandated to compile and present data on the enrolment of electors in each division, which serves to inform the public and potentially influence decisions related to electoral boundaries and resources. The obligations imposed on the Commissioner include ensuring the accuracy of the enrolment figures, calculating the average divisional enrolment, and determining the percentage deviation of each division from this average. This meticulous documentation supports the principle of equitable representation by ensuring that each division's electorate size is transparently reported. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or consequences mentioned for breaches of this documentation within the provided text. However, the accuracy and integrity of electoral data are crucial for the administration of fair elections, and any significant inaccuracies or omissions could potentially lead to legal scrutiny or corrective actions under broader electoral laws. The precise implications would depend on the context and extent of any discrepancies found in the reported data.

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

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