Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 May 2024

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 May 2024

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 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 109603 -8.48

BARTON 112794 -5.81

BENNELONG 117674 -1.74

BEROWRA 107500 -10.23

BLAXLAND 111448 -6.94

BRADFIELD 109825 -8.29

CALARE 123368 3.01

CHIFLEY 130055 8.59

COOK 111893 -6.57

COWPER 133020 11.06

CUNNINGHAM 118693 -0.89

DOBELL 121695 1.61

EDEN-MONARO 117772 -1.66

FARRER 122886 2.60

FOWLER 113901 -4.89

GILMORE 129846 8.41

GRAYNDLER 111916 -6.55

GREENWAY 128317 7.14

HUGHES 109407 -8.64

HUME 128078 6.94

HUNTER 133918 11.81

KINGSFORD SMITH 115403 -3.64

LINDSAY 130004 8.55

LYNE 127887 6.78

MACARTHUR 143889 20.14

MACKELLAR 113290 -5.40

MCMAHON 113265 -5.42

MACQUARIE 110015 -8.13

MITCHELL 130633 9.07

NEWCASTLE 124128 3.64

NEW ENGLAND 116500 -2.72

NORTH SYDNEY 113808 -4.97

PAGE 125575 4.85

PARKES 111564 -6.84

PARRAMATTA 110134 -8.04

PATERSON 137213 14.57

REID 116891 -2.39

RICHMOND 125396 4.70

RIVERINA 117604 -1.80

ROBERTSON 113789 -4.98

SHORTLAND 117865 -1.58

SYDNEY 121115 1.12

WARRINGAH 107346 -10.36

WATSON 111543 -6.86

WENTWORTH 104272 -12.93

WERRIWA 136195 13.72

WHITLAM 129934 8.49

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Totals 5628867 ( Average: 119763 )

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Victoria as at 31 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 111355 -3.88

BALLARAT 114749 -0.95

BENDIGO 115166 -0.59

BRUCE 115814 -0.04

CALWELL 119949 3.52

CASEY 117161 1.12

CHISHOLM 110967 -4.22

COOPER 112988 -2.47

CORANGAMITE 119849 3.44

CORIO 114835 -0.88

DEAKIN 115304 -0.48

DUNKLEY 114324 -1.32

FLINDERS 115872 0.00

FRASER 114403 -1.25

GELLIBRAND 115949 0.07

GIPPSLAND 117706 1.59

GOLDSTEIN 112333 -3.04

GORTON 124298 7.28

HAWKE 114785 -0.92

HIGGINS 110731 -4.42

HOLT 117229 1.18

HOTHAM 118066 1.90

INDI 119961 3.53

ISAACS 114826 -0.89

JAGAJAGA 115765 -0.08

KOOYONG 114240 -1.39

LALOR 121380 4.76

LA TROBE 118539 2.31

MCEWEN 118766 2.50

MACNAMARA 113878 -1.71

MALLEE 121829 5.15

MARIBYRNONG 112597 -2.81

MELBOURNE 116257 0.34

MENZIES 113063 -2.41

MONASH 114845 -0.87

NICHOLLS 116194 0.28

SCULLIN 112667 -2.75

WANNON 117065 1.03

WILLS 112895 -2.55

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Totals 4518600 ( Average: 115861 )

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Queensland as at 31 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 137085 11.92

BONNER 112064 -8.50

BOWMAN 120819 -1.35

BRISBANE 126483 3.26

CAPRICORNIA 113563 -7.27

DAWSON 115984 -5.30

DICKSON 117272 -4.25

FADDEN 132936 8.53

FAIRFAX 128359 4.80

FISHER 134831 10.08

FLYNN 116234 -5.09

FORDE 129682 5.88

GRIFFITH 123337 0.70

GROOM 117257 -4.26

HERBERT 120551 -1.57

HINKLER 125122 2.15

KENNEDY 122989 0.41

LEICHHARDT 122969 0.40

LILLEY 116815 -4.62

LONGMAN 138804 13.32

MCPHERSON 119293 -2.60

MARANOA 114874 -6.20

MONCRIEFF 124211 1.41

MORETON 108802 -11.16

OXLEY 119831 -2.16

PETRIE 131304 7.20

RANKIN 113533 -7.30

RYAN 113203 -7.57

WIDE BAY 121361 -0.91

WRIGHT 134818 10.07

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Totals 3674386 ( Average: 122479 )

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Western Australia as at 31 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 125933 2.11

BURT 119735 -2.90

CANNING 123098 -0.18

COWAN 125076 1.42

CURTIN 121897 -1.15

DURACK 127243 3.18

FORREST 119301 -3.25

FREMANTLE 122887 -0.35

HASLUCK 126522 2.59

MOORE 121828 -1.20

O'CONNOR 122756 -0.45

PEARCE 123130 -0.15

PERTH 124051 0.59

SWAN 122878 -0.35

TANGNEY 123476 0.12

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Totals 1849811 ( Average: 123320 )

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South Australia as at 31 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 130329 0.99

BARKER 126032 -2.33

BOOTHBY 127844 -0.92

GREY 127596 -1.12

HINDMARSH 130018 0.75

KINGSTON 126603 -1.89

MAKIN 123070 -4.62

MAYO 134657 4.34

SPENCE 135301 4.84

STURT 128996 -0.03

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Totals 1290446 ( Average: 129044 )

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Tasmania as at 31 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 80281 -1.99

BRADDON 84073 2.63

CLARK 74407 -9.16

FRANKLIN 82654 0.90

LYONS 88158 7.62

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Totals 409573 ( Average: 81914 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 112169 5.52

CANBERRA 102187 -3.86

FENNER 104538 -1.65

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Totals 318894 ( Average: 106298 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 May,2024

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 81870 5.58

SOLOMON 73209 -5.58

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Totals 155079 ( Average: 77539 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 845 656

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the legal framework for the conduct of elections in Australia. It was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive and standardised process for the registration of electors, the conduct of elections, and the administration of electoral matters. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, aiming to ensure that elections are conducted in a fair, efficient, and democratic manner. The primary policy objective of the Act is to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and to provide a consistent and equitable system for the representation of the Australian people. The Act includes provisions for the establishment of electoral divisions, the registration of electors, the conduct of elections, and the resolution of disputes. This legislative framework ensures that every eligible citizen has the right to vote and stand for office, and that elections are conducted with transparency and accountability.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission's data, pursuant to Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides an updated count of electors enrolled in each federal division across Australia as of 31 May 2024. This data applies to all enrolled electors within the specified divisions, encompassing every state and territory in Australia. The geographic reach of this data is national, detailing enrolment figures for each division, which are critical for electoral representation and the fair distribution of parliamentary seats. The data does not specify any exclusions or exemptions but does provide the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, offering insights into the distribution discrepancies. This data set is instrumental for electoral planning and may extend its application through subordinate instruments such as regulations or guidelines for electoral district adjustments or reviews.

Key Provisions

The Australian Electoral Commission has identified the number of electors enrolled in each division as of 31 May 2024 under section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. This schedule lists the enrolment numbers for each division in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. This schedule also includes the total number of electors in each state and territory, as well as the average divisional enrolment for each. The act requires the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and publish these enrolment numbers, which are essential for ensuring fair representation and the proper functioning of the electoral process. The act imposes several obligations on the Electoral Commissioner, primarily to ensure the accuracy and transparency of electoral enrolment data. The Commissioner must ascertain the number of electors enrolled in each division and determine the average divisional enrolment, as well as the extent to which the number of electors in each division differs from this average. This information must be published to provide the public with a clear understanding of electoral demographics and to facilitate the equitable distribution of electoral resources. Additionally, the Commissioner must ensure that all data is collected and reported accurately and in a timely manner. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 can result in various penalties and consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided document, it is known that breaches of electoral laws can lead to both criminal and civil penalties. Criminal penalties may include fines and imprisonment, particularly for offences related to voter fraud, bribery, or other serious violations of electoral integrity. Civil penalties may include fines and other monetary sanctions for less severe breaches, such as failure to properly manage electoral enrolment data. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the offence, as well as the provisions of the relevant sections of the Act.

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

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