Number of Electors Enrolled in Each Division as at 31 May 2023

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 MAY 2023

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

THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 108437 -8.17

BARTON 112129 -5.04

BENNELONG 116617 -1.24

BEROWRA 106591 -9.73

BLAXLAND 109627 -7.16

BRADFIELD 108941 -7.74

CALARE 122359 3.61

CHIFLEY 126099 6.78

COOK 111152 -5.87

COWPER 131046 10.97

CUNNINGHAM 117967 -0.10

DOBELL 119753 1.40

EDEN-MONARO 116899 -1.00

FARRER 121200 2.63

FOWLER 111953 -5.19

GILMORE 128620 8.91

GRAYNDLER 110912 -6.07

GREENWAY 125126 5.95

HUGHES 108005 -8.53

HUME 125270 6.08

HUNTER 131036 10.96

KINGSFORD SMITH 115407 -2.27

LINDSAY 127174 7.69

LYNE 126172 6.84

MACARTHUR 139463 18.10

MACKELLAR 111662 -5.44

MCMAHON 110799 -6.17

MACQUARIE 108541 -8.08

MITCHELL 125972 6.67

NEWCASTLE 123148 4.28

NEW ENGLAND 115197 -2.44

NORTH SYDNEY 112370 -4.84

PAGE 123482 4.56

PARKES 109043 -7.65

PARRAMATTA 108780 -7.88

PATERSON 134890 14.22

REID 116442 -1.39

RICHMOND 122300 3.56

RIVERINA 117293 -0.67

ROBERTSON 112835 -4.44

SHORTLAND 117114 -0.82

SYDNEY 122583 3.80

WARRINGAH 105532 -10.63

WATSON 110643 -6.30

WENTWORTH 103969 -11.95

WERRIWA 131620 11.45

WHITLAM 128008 8.40

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Totals 5550178 ( Average: 118088 )

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Victoria as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110338 -2.73

BALLARAT 112524 -0.80

BENDIGO 113168 -0.23

BRUCE 113810 0.32

CALWELL 113759 0.28

CASEY 115452 1.77

CHISHOLM 110384 -2.69

COOPER 110437 -2.64

CORANGAMITE 115899 2.16

CORIO 113688 0.22

DEAKIN 113435 0.00

DUNKLEY 112642 -0.70

FLINDERS 114230 0.69

FRASER 112640 -0.70

GELLIBRAND 111953 -1.30

GIPPSLAND 116253 2.48

GOLDSTEIN 110816 -2.31

GORTON 117663 3.72

HAWKE 110526 -2.56

HIGGINS 109087 -3.83

HOLT 112215 -1.07

HOTHAM 117413 3.50

INDI 118669 4.61

ISAACS 112732 -0.62

JAGAJAGA 114253 0.71

KOOYONG 113328 -0.09

LALOR 115065 1.43

LA TROBE 112319 -0.98

MCEWEN 113139 -0.26

MACNAMARA 112767 -0.59

MALLEE 121251 6.88

MARIBYRNONG 110099 -2.94

MELBOURNE 114935 1.31

MENZIES 113122 -0.27

MONASH 113075 -0.31

NICHOLLS 114141 0.61

SCULLIN 110833 -2.29

WANNON 116280 2.50

WILLS 109749 -3.25

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Totals 4424089 ( Average: 113438 )

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Queensland as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 131048 9.66

BONNER 110731 -7.33

BOWMAN 117680 -1.51

BRISBANE 126338 5.72

CAPRICORNIA 111091 -7.03

DAWSON 112026 -6.25

DICKSON 114667 -4.04

FADDEN 130912 9.55

FAIRFAX 125512 5.03

FISHER 129701 8.54

FLYNN 112687 -5.69

FORDE 124517 4.20

GRIFFITH 122839 2.79

GROOM 114455 -4.21

HERBERT 117204 -1.91

HINKLER 121327 1.53

KENNEDY 117998 -1.25

LEICHHARDT 119734 0.20

LILLEY 114648 -4.05

LONGMAN 133789 11.96

MCPHERSON 118016 -1.23

MARANOA 111546 -6.65

MONCRIEFF 123664 3.48

MORETON 108213 -9.44

OXLEY 116387 -2.60

PETRIE 127739 6.89

RANKIN 111269 -6.88

RYAN 112101 -6.18

WIDE BAY 118269 -1.02

WRIGHT 128764 7.75

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Totals 3584872 ( Average: 119495 )

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Western Australia as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 121792 1.34

BURT 115951 -3.51

CANNING 118845 -1.10

COWAN 123540 2.80

CURTIN 120278 0.08

DURACK 119456 -0.59

FORREST 115813 -3.62

FREMANTLE 119251 -0.76

HASLUCK 121881 1.42

MOORE 120210 0.03

O'CONNOR 119424 -0.62

PEARCE 118353 -1.51

PERTH 123116 2.45

SWAN 121938 1.47

TANGNEY 122706 2.11

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Totals 1802554 ( Average: 120170 )

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South Australia as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 130297 2.05

BARKER 123477 -3.28

BOOTHBY 128047 0.29

GREY 124588 -2.41

HINDMARSH 129269 1.25

KINGSTON 125524 -1.68

MAKIN 123111 -3.57

MAYO 131610 3.08

SPENCE 131808 3.24

STURT 128984 1.02

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Totals 1276715 ( Average: 127671 )

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Tasmania as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 79421 -1.43

BRADDON 82809 2.77

CLARK 73841 -8.35

FRANKLIN 80757 0.22

LYONS 86050 6.79

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Totals 402878 ( Average: 80575 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 110447 5.10

CANBERRA 101429 -3.47

FENNER 103370 -1.62

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Totals 315246 ( Average: 105082 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 May,2023

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 76238 2.52

SOLOMON 72486 -2.52

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Totals 148724 ( Average: 74362 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 505 256

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Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission Number of Electors Enrolled in Each Division as at 31 May 2023 (C2023G00666) was enacted to provide the current enrolment numbers for electors in each division across Australia as of the specified date. This Gazette was issued under the authority of section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. The primary problem it addresses is the need for accurate and up-to-date electoral roll statistics to ensure fair representation and compliance with electoral laws. The policy objective is to maintain an accurate electoral roll and provide transparency in electoral data, facilitating informed decision-making and compliance with electoral regulations. This document serves as an official record of the number of enrolled electors in each division as at 31 May 2023, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, ensuring that electoral authorities and the public have access to the latest electoral data.

Scope and Application

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates the Australian Electoral Commission to ascertain and publish the number of electors enrolled in each division as of 31 May each year. This act applies to all eligible Australian citizens who are enrolled to vote in federal elections, and it covers all divisions across the states and territories of Australia. The geographic reach of the Act is national, encompassing all divisions in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The Act does not provide for exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specific to the publication of enrolment figures. The application of the Act is direct, without the need for subordinate instruments to extend or restrict its application. The schedule accompanying the gazette details the enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each division, providing a comprehensive snapshot of electoral enrolment across the country as of the specified date.

Key Provisions

Pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the document provides the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division within each State and Territory of Australia as at 31 May 2023. It also determines the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation from this average for each division. The document lists the enrolment numbers and percentage deviations for each division in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. For instance, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had 108,437 enrolled electors, representing an 8.17% deviation below the average divisional enrolment. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has obligations under this Act to ascertain and report on the number of electors enrolled in each division, as well as to determine the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation from this average. The AEC must ensure that these figures are accurate and up-to-date, providing a clear picture of the electoral landscape in Australia. This data is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that each division has a fair representation in accordance with the average enrolment figures. There are no specific offences or penalties outlined in this document, as it is a report of enrolment data rather than legislation imposing penalties. However, the accuracy and integrity of the data reported are paramount, as inaccuracies could potentially impact the fairness and legitimacy of the electoral process. While the document itself does not specify penalties, any breaches of electoral laws or misconduct in the conduct of elections could result in civil or criminal consequences under other provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. Penalties for electoral offences can include fines and imprisonment, with the exact penalties depending on the nature and severity of the offence.

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

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