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

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Legislation au C2021G00247 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 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106627 -6.34

BARTON 109314 -3.98

BENNELONG 111729 -1.85

BEROWRA 105478 -7.35

BLAXLAND 106094 -6.80

BRADFIELD 107451 -5.61

CALARE 119164 4.67

CHIFLEY 116857 2.64

COOK 108250 -4.91

COWPER 127069 11.61

CUNNINGHAM 115868 1.77

DOBELL 118109 3.74

EDEN-MONARO 113169 -0.59

FARRER 117040 2.80

FOWLER 107708 -5.39

GILMORE 125057 9.84

GRAYNDLER 109099 -4.16

GREENWAY 115177 1.16

HUGHES 105665 -7.18

HUME 116824 2.61

HUNTER 124289 9.17

KINGSFORD SMITH 112089 -1.54

LINDSAY 122311 7.43

LYNE 120592 5.92

MACARTHUR 127315 11.83

MACKELLAR 109916 -3.45

MCMAHON 106780 -6.20

MACQUARIE 105929 -6.95

MITCHELL 115662 1.59

NEWCASTLE 120135 5.52

NEW ENGLAND 111002 -2.49

NORTH SYDNEY 110259 -3.15

PAGE 118673 4.23

PARKES 108643 -4.57

PARRAMATTA 103319 -9.24

PATERSON 127273 11.79

REID 110758 -2.71

RICHMOND 116071 1.95

RIVERINA 114429 0.51

ROBERTSON 112390 -1.27

SHORTLAND 114927 0.94

SYDNEY 118317 3.92

WARRINGAH 103664 -8.94

WATSON 107798 -5.31

WENTWORTH 102532 -9.93

WERRIWA 121701 6.89

WHITLAM 122274 7.40

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Totals 5350797 ( Average: 113846 )

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Victoria as at 31 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110876 -1.52

BALLARAT 118732 5.45

BENDIGO 116074 3.09

BRUCE 109999 -2.30

CALWELL 115467 2.55

CASEY 113526 0.82

CHISHOLM 106208 -5.67

COOPER 112004 -0.52

CORANGAMITE 121237 7.67

CORIO 111461 -1.00

DEAKIN 108030 -4.05

DUNKLEY 111434 -1.02

FLINDERS 113381 0.69

FRASER 109562 -2.69

GELLIBRAND 112602 0.00

GIPPSLAND 112773 0.15

GOLDSTEIN 109119 -3.08

GORTON 118812 5.52

HIGGINS 110167 -2.15

HOLT 114082 1.32

HOTHAM 108605 -3.54

INDI 114721 1.88

ISAACS 110266 -2.06

JAGAJAGA 107805 -4.25

KOOYONG 107200 -4.78

LALOR 116669 3.62

LA TROBE 118750 5.46

MCEWEN 114348 1.55

MACNAMARA 113831 1.09

MALLEE 113959 1.21

MARIBYRNONG 113761 1.03

MELBOURNE 108103 -3.98

MENZIES 108546 -3.59

MONASH 118172 4.95

NICHOLLS 112798 0.18

SCULLIN 107879 -4.18

WANNON 115993 3.01

WILLS 111611 -0.87

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Totals 4278563 ( Average: 112593 )

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Queensland as at 31 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 121234 6.81

BONNER 107464 -5.31

BOWMAN 113380 -0.10

BRISBANE 121307 6.88

CAPRICORNIA 106384 -6.26

DAWSON 108876 -4.07

DICKSON 110603 -2.54

FADDEN 122316 7.77

FAIRFAX 119508 5.29

FISHER 120475 6.14

FLYNN 106397 -6.25

FORDE 114420 0.81

GRIFFITH 117058 3.13

GROOM 108298 -4.58

HERBERT 111999 -1.31

HINKLER 112608 -0.78

KENNEDY 112367 -0.99

LEICHHARDT 114202 0.62

LILLEY 111009 -2.19

LONGMAN 123350 8.68

MCPHERSON 114497 0.88

MARANOA 106708 -5.98

MONCRIEFF 117905 3.88

MORETON 105542 -7.00

OXLEY 109669 -3.37

PETRIE 121384 6.94

RANKIN 106087 -6.52

RYAN 108804 -4.13

WIDE BAY 112323 -1.03

WRIGHT 118748 4.62

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Totals 3404922 ( Average: 113497 )

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Western Australia as at 31 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 113794 5.51

BURT 112101 3.94

CANNING 113716 5.44

COWAN 102453 -4.99

CURTIN 104222 -3.35

DURACK 99909 -7.35

FORREST 110421 2.38

FREMANTLE 112891 4.67

HASLUCK 102970 -4.51

MOORE 104051 -3.51

O'CONNOR 103550 -3.98

PEARCE 130291 20.81

PERTH 107525 -0.29

STIRLING 105124 -2.52

SWAN 105800 -1.89

TANGNEY 96700 -10.33

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Totals 1725518 ( Average: 107844 )

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South Australia as at 31 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 125215 1.52

BARKER 119102 -3.43

BOOTHBY 126035 2.18

GREY 120588 -2.22

HINDMARSH 125705 1.92

KINGSTON 121297 -1.65

MAKIN 120939 -1.94

MAYO 124065 0.59

SPENCE 124280 0.76

STURT 126127 2.26

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Totals 1233353 ( Average: 123335 )

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Tasmania as at 31 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 78209 -0.87

BRADDON 81215 2.93

CLARK 74025 -6.18

FRANKLIN 78142 -0.96

LYONS 82924 5.09

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Totals 394515 ( Average: 78903 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 107442 5.44

CANBERRA 98383 -3.44

FENNER 99867 -1.99

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Totals 305692 ( Average: 101897 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 March,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 72979 1.84

SOLOMON 70333 -1.84

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Totals 143312 ( Average: 71656 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 836 672

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, was established to provide for the conduct of elections for members of the Parliament and other matters incidental thereto. The Act was designed to ensure that electoral processes are conducted fairly and efficiently, reflecting the democratic principles of the nation. This legislative framework is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the electoral system, which is fundamental to Australia's representative democracy. The accompanying gazette, C2021G00247, published under the authority of the Electoral Commissioner, details the enrolment numbers for each electoral division across the states and territories as of 31 March 2021, and highlights the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, thereby facilitating informed decisions on electoral boundaries and resources allocation. This data supports the policy objective of ensuring equitable representation and efficient electoral management.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has published a gazette detailing the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division across Australia as at 31 March 2021. This document applies to the six states, two territories, and the Australian Capital Territory, providing a breakdown of the enrolment numbers for each division and calculating the average divisional enrolment. The data also highlights the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. The gazette does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, nor does it extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments. The information is intended to provide an accurate and current representation of the electoral landscape in Australia.

Key Provisions

The legislation, Gazette C2021G00247, issued pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides a detailed breakdown of the number of electors enrolled in each division of each state and territory as at 31 March 2021. The document also details the average divisional enrolment for each state and the Australian Capital Territory, as well as the percentage deviation of the number of electors in each division from the average divisional enrolment. The schedule lists each division, its enrolment figure, and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The obligations imposed by this legislation on the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) include the responsibility to ascertain the number of electors enrolled in each division, determine the average divisional enrolment, and calculate the percentage deviation for each division. This is evidenced by the schedule provided in the Gazette, which lists the enrolment figures and percentage deviations for each division across all states and territories. In terms of penalties and consequences, the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, under which this Gazette is issued, does not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance with the enrolment and average divisional enrolment requirements. However, the Act does provide a broad framework for electoral offences, which could include penalties such as fines or imprisonment for electoral fraud, improper conduct, and other breaches of electoral laws. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as outlined in the relevant sections of the Act. It is important for all parties involved in the electoral process to adhere to the provisions of the Act to avoid any potential legal repercussions.

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

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