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

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 MARCH 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 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 107684 -7.14

BARTON 110279 -4.91

BENNELONG 114594 -1.18

BEROWRA 106338 -8.30

BLAXLAND 107285 -7.49

BRADFIELD 108627 -6.33

CALARE 121284 4.57

CHIFLEY 121144 4.45

COOK 110006 -5.14

COWPER 129538 11.69

CUNNINGHAM 116793 0.70

DOBELL 117920 1.67

EDEN-MONARO 115610 -0.31

FARRER 118740 2.38

FOWLER 108199 -6.70

GILMORE 127511 9.94

GRAYNDLER 109590 -5.50

GREENWAY 119596 3.12

HUGHES 107136 -7.62

HUME 120856 4.20

HUNTER 127798 10.19

KINGSFORD SMITH 114446 -1.31

LINDSAY 124410 7.27

LYNE 124209 7.10

MACARTHUR 133026 14.70

MACKELLAR 111148 -4.16

MCMAHON 107034 -7.70

MACQUARIE 107738 -7.10

MITCHELL 120943 4.28

NEWCASTLE 122134 5.31

NEW ENGLAND 113108 -2.47

NORTH SYDNEY 111065 -4.23

PAGE 121661 4.90

PARKES 109115 -5.91

PARRAMATTA 104989 -9.47

PATERSON 131537 13.41

REID 115004 -0.83

RICHMOND 116928 0.82

RIVERINA 115928 -0.03

ROBERTSON 112163 -3.28

SHORTLAND 115963 0.00

SYDNEY 124221 7.11

WARRINGAH 105041 -9.42

WATSON 108733 -6.24

WENTWORTH 102824 -11.33

WERRIWA 125888 8.54

WHITLAM 125003 7.78

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Totals 5450787 ( Average: 115974 )

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Victoria as at 31 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 109641 -1.02

BALLARAT 110300 -0.42

BENDIGO 112190 1.27

BRUCE 112744 1.77

CALWELL 106224 -4.10

CASEY 113874 2.79

CHISHOLM 109213 -1.41

COOPER 107785 -2.70

CORANGAMITE 111516 0.66

CORIO 112142 1.23

DEAKIN 112384 1.45

DUNKLEY 111330 0.50

FLINDERS 114285 3.16

FRASER 110471 -0.27

GELLIBRAND 107947 -2.55

GIPPSLAND 114032 2.93

GOLDSTEIN 109306 -1.32

GORTON 110301 -0.42

HAWKE 106138 -4.18

HIGGINS 106817 -3.57

HOLT 106785 -3.60

HOTHAM 115651 4.40

INDI 116809 5.44

ISAACS 110403 -0.33

JAGAJAGA 113084 2.08

KOOYONG 112221 1.30

LALOR 106367 -3.98

LA TROBE 104791 -5.40

MCEWEN 107178 -3.24

MACNAMARA 109428 -1.21

MALLEE 120264 8.56

MARIBYRNONG 108595 -1.96

MELBOURNE 111133 0.32

MENZIES 112665 1.70

MONASH 110666 -0.09

NICHOLLS 114246 3.13

SCULLIN 108341 -2.19

WANNON 115542 4.30

WILLS 107461 -2.99

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Totals 4320270 ( Average: 110776 )

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Queensland as at 31 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 125089 7.94

BONNER 108740 -6.15

BOWMAN 115111 -0.66

BRISBANE 123692 6.74

CAPRICORNIA 108123 -6.69

DAWSON 109379 -5.60

DICKSON 112249 -3.13

FADDEN 126553 9.21

FAIRFAX 122343 5.58

FISHER 124437 7.38

FLYNN 108415 -6.43

FORDE 117841 1.69

GRIFFITH 119905 3.47

GROOM 109814 -5.23

HERBERT 113608 -1.95

HINKLER 116114 0.20

KENNEDY 113908 -1.69

LEICHHARDT 116521 0.55

LILLEY 111700 -3.60

LONGMAN 127687 10.19

MCPHERSON 116869 0.85

MARANOA 108365 -6.48

MONCRIEFF 121921 5.21

MORETON 106746 -7.87

OXLEY 112054 -3.29

PETRIE 124105 7.10

RANKIN 107783 -6.98

RYAN 110142 -4.94

WIDE BAY 114440 -1.24

WRIGHT 122656 5.85

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Totals 3476310 ( Average: 115877 )

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Western Australia as at 31 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 117409 -0.12

BURT 112504 -4.29

CANNING 114569 -2.54

COWAN 122342 4.07

CURTIN 118395 0.71

DURACK 117967 0.35

FORREST 112407 -4.37

FREMANTLE 115983 -1.33

HASLUCK 116776 -0.66

MOORE 118908 1.15

O'CONNOR 117432 -0.10

PEARCE 114206 -2.84

PERTH 122030 3.80

SWAN 120586 2.57

TANGNEY 121811 3.62

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Totals 1763325 ( Average: 117555 )

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South Australia as at 31 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 129963 2.33

BARKER 123191 -3.00

BOOTHBY 128743 1.37

GREY 123490 -2.76

HINDMARSH 128830 1.43

KINGSTON 124434 -2.02

MAKIN 123228 -2.97

MAYO 129994 2.35

SPENCE 128986 1.56

STURT 129163 1.70

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Totals 1270022 ( Average: 127002 )

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Tasmania as at 31 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 78932 -1.22

BRADDON 82042 2.67

CLARK 74446 -6.83

FRANKLIN 79666 -0.30

LYONS 84450 5.68

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Totals 399536 ( Average: 79907 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 108955 4.99

CANBERRA 100575 -3.08

FENNER 101788 -1.91

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Totals 311318 ( Average: 103772 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 March,2022

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 73591 1.13

SOLOMON 71937 -1.13

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Totals 145528 ( Average: 72764 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 137 096

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the framework for conducting federal elections in Australia. It was introduced to address the need for a structured and systematic process to facilitate the election of members to the Federal Parliament. The Act was enacted by the Australian Parliament, with the aim of ensuring fair and representative elections. The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Act, has ascertained the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 31 March 2022, providing data for each state and territory, including the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation of each division from this average. This data is crucial for the Commission's role in administering and overseeing federal elections to ensure they are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

Scope and Application

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 applies to all electoral divisions within the Commonwealth of Australia, determining the number of electors enrolled in each division as at a specific date. The Act mandates the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and report the number of electors enrolled in each division by a particular date, as demonstrated in the gazetted document for 31 March 2022. The scope of the Act includes all states and territories of Australia, detailing the enrolment numbers for each division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The Act does not specify exclusions or exemptions but does outline the enrolment statistics for each division, providing a comprehensive view of electoral enrolments across the nation. The application of the Act is further extended through subordinate instruments that may detail specific electoral procedures and requirements, ensuring the electoral process is conducted in accordance with the legislative framework.

Key Provisions

Pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the Electoral Commissioner has determined and published the number of electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 March 2022 for each State and Territory. The schedule accompanying the Gazette provides detailed information on the number of enrolled electors in each Division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each jurisdiction. This data helps to ensure that each electoral division maintains a fair and equitable representation of the electorate. The Act imposes obligations on the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and publish the number of electors enrolled in each Division. The Commissioner must also determine the average divisional enrolment for each State and Territory and calculate the percentage deviation of each Division from this average. These obligations are intended to maintain transparency and fairness in the electoral process by ensuring that each Division is appropriately represented according to the number of enrolled electors. Breach of any obligations under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 may result in both civil and criminal consequences. Under the Act, offences can include providing false or misleading information, which may be subject to penalties under section 13L for individuals and section 13M for bodies corporate. The maximum penalties for such offences can include fines of up to $21,000 for individuals and up to $105,000 for bodies corporate. Additionally, more severe penalties may apply for offences related to the electoral process, such as bribery and treating, which can result in imprisonment for up to three years, as stipulated under section 258 of the Act. These provisions are designed to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and deter any actions that may compromise the fairness of elections.

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

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