Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 October 2020

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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 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106482 -6.13

BARTON 109094 -3.83

BENNELONG 111267 -1.91

BEROWRA 105650 -6.86

BLAXLAND 106043 -6.52

BRADFIELD 107313 -5.40

CALARE 118640 4.58

CHIFLEY 115594 1.89

COOK 107820 -4.95

COWPER 125881 10.96

CUNNINGHAM 115550 1.85

DOBELL 117579 3.64

EDEN-MONARO 114385 0.83

FARRER 116551 2.73

FOWLER 107554 -5.19

GILMORE 124168 9.45

GRAYNDLER 109555 -3.42

GREENWAY 114070 0.55

HUGHES 105840 -6.70

HUME 116798 2.95

HUNTER 123301 8.68

KINGSFORD SMITH 111596 -1.62

LINDSAY 121421 7.03

LYNE 119861 5.65

MACARTHUR 125599 10.71

MACKELLAR 110517 -2.57

MCMAHON 106691 -5.95

MACQUARIE 106271 -6.32

MITCHELL 114342 0.79

NEWCASTLE 119268 5.13

NEW ENGLAND 110922 -2.22

NORTH SYDNEY 109945 -3.08

PAGE 119699 5.51

PARKES 108253 -4.57

PARRAMATTA 103296 -8.94

PATERSON 125929 11.00

REID 110159 -2.89

RICHMOND 116936 3.07

RIVERINA 113983 0.47

ROBERTSON 111854 -1.40

SHORTLAND 114369 0.81

SYDNEY 116134 2.37

WARRINGAH 103968 -8.35

WATSON 107801 -4.97

WENTWORTH 102384 -9.74

WERRIWA 120459 6.18

WHITLAM 121052 6.70

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Totals 5331844 ( Average: 113443 )

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Victoria as at 31 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 111149 -1.08

BALLARAT 117983 4.99

BENDIGO 115438 2.72

BRUCE 110036 -2.07

CALWELL 114458 1.85

CASEY 113712 1.19

CHISHOLM 106246 -5.45

COOPER 112394 0.01

CORANGAMITE 119472 6.31

CORIO 111067 -1.16

DEAKIN 108401 -3.53

DUNKLEY 111482 -0.79

FLINDERS 112915 0.48

FRASER 109877 -2.22

GELLIBRAND 112959 0.52

GIPPSLAND 112460 0.07

GOLDSTEIN 109524 -2.53

GORTON 117753 4.78

HIGGINS 110580 -1.59

HOLT 113220 0.75

HOTHAM 108669 -3.29

INDI 114155 1.58

ISAACS 110523 -1.64

JAGAJAGA 108187 -3.72

KOOYONG 107783 -4.08

LALOR 115668 2.93

LA TROBE 117835 4.86

MCEWEN 113335 0.85

MACNAMARA 113844 1.30

MALLEE 113746 1.22

MARIBYRNONG 114085 1.52

MELBOURNE 107531 -4.30

MENZIES 108738 -3.23

MONASH 117036 4.14

NICHOLLS 112317 -0.04

SCULLIN 107797 -4.07

WANNON 115754 3.00

WILLS 112062 -0.27

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Totals 4270191 ( Average: 112373 )

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Queensland as at 31 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 120018 6.20

BONNER 107558 -4.82

BOWMAN 112971 -0.03

BRISBANE 120498 6.63

CAPRICORNIA 106083 -6.12

DAWSON 108685 -3.82

DICKSON 110192 -2.48

FADDEN 121303 7.34

FAIRFAX 118876 5.19

FISHER 119208 5.48

FLYNN 106085 -6.12

FORDE 113615 0.53

GRIFFITH 116838 3.39

GROOM 108673 -3.83

HERBERT 111942 -0.94

HINKLER 111664 -1.18

KENNEDY 112131 -0.77

LEICHHARDT 113331 0.28

LILLEY 111073 -1.70

LONGMAN 122219 8.15

MCPHERSON 113951 0.83

MARANOA 106627 -5.64

MONCRIEFF 116763 3.32

MORETON 105496 -6.64

OXLEY 109070 -3.48

PETRIE 120668 6.78

RANKIN 105993 -6.20

RYAN 108805 -3.71

WIDE BAY 111967 -0.91

WRIGHT 117848 4.28

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Totals 3390151 ( Average: 113005 )

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Western Australia as at 31 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 111696 5.37

BURT 110116 3.88

CANNING 111310 5.01

COWAN 101073 -4.64

CURTIN 102314 -3.47

DURACK 98796 -6.79

FORREST 108313 2.18

FREMANTLE 110466 4.21

HASLUCK 101383 -4.35

MOORE 102724 -3.08

O'CONNOR 102327 -3.45

PEARCE 127274 20.07

PERTH 105260 -0.69

STIRLING 103656 -2.20

SWAN 104024 -1.85

TANGNEY 95179 -10.20

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Totals 1695911 ( Average: 105994 )

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South Australia as at 31 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 124060 1.08

BARKER 118790 -3.20

BOOTHBY 125282 2.08

GREY 120485 -1.82

HINDMARSH 124899 1.77

KINGSTON 120586 -1.74

MAKIN 120605 -1.72

MAYO 123811 0.88

SPENCE 123382 0.53

STURT 125342 2.13

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Totals 1227242 ( Average: 122724 )

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Tasmania as at 31 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 77500 -0.84

BRADDON 80537 3.03

CLARK 73305 -6.21

FRANKLIN 77323 -1.07

LYONS 82158 5.10

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Totals 390823 ( Average: 78164 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 107232 5.38

CANBERRA 98290 -3.40

FENNER 99745 -1.97

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Totals 305267 ( Average: 101755 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 October,2020

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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NORTHERN TERRITORY 142968 0.00

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Totals 142968 ( Average: 142968 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 754 397

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish and regulate the electoral processes and systems within Australia, including the establishment of electoral divisions, the registration of electors, and the conduct of elections. This legislation was introduced to ensure that elections are conducted fairly, transparently, and in accordance with democratic principles. The Act is administered and enforced by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), as evidenced by the gazette issued by the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, on 31 October 2020. The gazette provides details on the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division across all states and territories as of the specified date, along with the average divisional enrolment and the deviation of each division's enrolment from this average. This information is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring equitable representation across the nation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission has undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the number of enrolled electors in each electoral division across Australia as at 31 October 2020, pursuant to Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. This Act applies to all electoral divisions within Australia, covering all states and territories. The data provided indicates the number of electors enrolled in each division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. For instance, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had 106,482 enrolled electors, which is 6.13% below the average divisional enrolment. Similarly, in Victoria, the division of Aston had 111,149 enrolled electors, which is 1.08% below the average. This detailed breakdown is provided for each state and territory, offering a granular view of electoral enrolment patterns. The analysis is conducted to ensure transparency and accuracy in the electoral process, providing critical data for electoral fairness and representation.

Key Provisions

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has, under section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, determined and set out the number of electors enrolled in each Division for each State and Territory as at 31 October 2020. The document details the enrolment figures for each division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. For instance, in New South Wales, the division of Banks had 106,482 enrolled electors, which is 6.13% below the average divisional enrolment. Similarly, for Victoria, the division of Aston had 111,149 enrolled electors, which is 1.08% below the average. The AEC is obligated to ascertain and publish these figures, ensuring that the enrolment numbers for each division are accurately recorded and compared against the average divisional enrolment. This information is crucial for understanding the distribution of electors across different divisions, which is fundamental for electoral processes and representation. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined in this document for breaches related to the enrolment figures. The document primarily serves an informational purpose, detailing the enrolment statistics and their deviations from the average. However, any discrepancies or irregularities in the enrolment process might be subject to scrutiny and further investigation under the relevant electoral laws, which could potentially lead to administrative actions or legal proceedings if violations are identified.

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

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