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

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2021

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,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 106720 -6.99

BARTON 109881 -4.24

BENNELONG 113560 -1.03

BEROWRA 105165 -8.35

BLAXLAND 106383 -7.28

BRADFIELD 107865 -5.99

CALARE 120346 4.87

CHIFLEY 119235 3.91

COOK 109016 -4.99

COWPER 128053 11.59

CUNNINGHAM 116159 1.22

DOBELL 118206 3.01

EDEN-MONARO 113235 -1.31

FARRER 117521 2.41

FOWLER 107194 -6.58

GILMORE 127113 10.77

GRAYNDLER 108879 -5.11

GREENWAY 117515 2.41

HUGHES 105996 -7.62

HUME 118289 3.08

HUNTER 126599 10.32

KINGSFORD SMITH 113156 -1.38

LINDSAY 123888 7.96

LYNE 122146 6.44

MACARTHUR 129986 13.27

MACKELLAR 110030 -4.11

MCMAHON 106388 -7.28

MACQUARIE 106178 -7.46

MITCHELL 118114 2.93

NEWCASTLE 121514 5.89

NEW ENGLAND 111858 -2.51

NORTH SYDNEY 110619 -3.59

PAGE 118473 3.24

PARKES 108923 -5.07

PARRAMATTA 104809 -8.66

PATERSON 129613 12.95

REID 113143 -1.39

RICHMOND 115422 0.58

RIVERINA 115187 0.38

ROBERTSON 112646 -1.83

SHORTLAND 115358 0.53

SYDNEY 121640 6.00

WARRINGAH 104051 -9.32

WATSON 107845 -6.01

WENTWORTH 101973 -11.13

WERRIWA 123632 7.74

WHITLAM 123648 7.75

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Totals 5393170 ( Average: 114748 )

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Victoria as at 31 October,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 110143 -0.18

BALLARAT 109538 -0.73

BENDIGO 111524 1.06

BRUCE 112669 2.10

CALWELL 104643 -5.17

CASEY 114178 3.47

CHISHOLM 109048 -1.17

COOPER 108010 -2.11

CORANGAMITE 109437 -0.82

CORIO 111946 1.44

DEAKIN 112697 2.12

DUNKLEY 111334 0.89

FLINDERS 113775 3.10

FRASER 110541 0.17

GELLIBRAND 107535 -2.54

GIPPSLAND 113676 3.01

GOLDSTEIN 109252 -0.99

GORTON 109007 -1.21

HAWKE 105339 -4.53

HIGGINS 106965 -3.06

HOLT 105638 -4.26

HOTHAM 115359 4.54

INDI 116269 5.36

ISAACS 110384 0.03

JAGAJAGA 113231 2.61

KOOYONG 112242 1.71

LALOR 104981 -4.86

LA TROBE 103448 -6.25

MCEWEN 105935 -3.99

MACNAMARA 108962 -1.25

MALLEE 120256 8.97

MARIBYRNONG 108904 -1.30

MELBOURNE 109978 -0.33

MENZIES 112674 2.10

MONASH 109335 -0.91

NICHOLLS 113764 3.09

SCULLIN 108089 -2.04

WANNON 115209 4.40

WILLS 107672 -2.42

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Totals 4303587 ( Average: 110348 )

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Queensland as at 31 October,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 123570 7.49

BONNER 108273 -5.81

BOWMAN 114640 -0.27

BRISBANE 122942 6.94

CAPRICORNIA 107468 -6.51

DAWSON 109007 -5.17

DICKSON 111396 -3.09

FADDEN 125138 8.86

FAIRFAX 121355 5.56

FISHER 123039 7.03

FLYNN 107696 -6.31

FORDE 116235 1.11

GRIFFITH 118906 3.43

GROOM 108658 -5.47

HERBERT 113169 -1.55

HINKLER 114578 -0.32

KENNEDY 113321 -1.41

LEICHHARDT 115872 0.79

LILLEY 111457 -3.04

LONGMAN 125923 9.54

MCPHERSON 116008 0.91

MARANOA 107668 -6.33

MONCRIEFF 120675 4.97

MORETON 106245 -7.57

OXLEY 110997 -3.44

PETRIE 122770 6.80

RANKIN 107233 -6.71

RYAN 109671 -4.59

WIDE BAY 113528 -1.23

WRIGHT 121173 5.41

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Totals 3448611 ( Average: 114953 )

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Western Australia as at 31 October,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 116019 -0.48

BURT 111106 -4.70

CANNING 113139 -2.95

COWAN 121726 4.40

CURTIN 117753 1.00

DURACK 117547 0.82

FORREST 111226 -4.59

FREMANTLE 114749 -1.57

HASLUCK 115566 -0.87

MOORE 118315 1.48

O'CONNOR 116590 0.00

PEARCE 112756 -3.28

PERTH 121236 3.98

SWAN 119686 2.65

TANGNEY 121384 4.11

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Totals 1748798 ( Average: 116586 )

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South Australia as at 31 October,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 127485 2.53

BARKER 119641 -3.77

BOOTHBY 126917 2.07

GREY 120867 -2.79

HINDMARSH 126650 1.85

KINGSTON 122397 -1.56

MAKIN 121647 -2.16

MAYO 124830 0.39

SPENCE 125863 1.22

STURT 127099 2.21

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Totals 1243396 ( Average: 124339 )

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Tasmania as at 31 October,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 78758 -1.03

BRADDON 81770 2.74

CLARK 74279 -6.66

FRANKLIN 79212 -0.46

LYONS 83906 5.42

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Totals 397925 ( Average: 79585 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 October,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 108406 5.17

CANBERRA 99806 -3.16

FENNER 101002 -2.00

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Totals 309214 ( Average: 103071 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 October,2021

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 73596 1.57

SOLOMON 71316 -1.57

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Totals 144912 ( Average: 72456 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 16 989 613

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, enacted by the Australian Parliament, establishes the legal framework for federal elections in Australia. This Act addresses the need for a structured and fair electoral process to ensure democratic participation and representation. The 2021 Gazette, pursuant to Section 58 of this Act, provides an updated list of electors enrolled in each division as of 31 October 2021, calculated by the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers. This information helps in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring that each division's representation is as equitable as possible. The data presented includes the enrolment numbers for each division across states and territories, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment, providing a clear overview of the distribution of electors across the country.

Scope and Application

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 provides the legal framework for the administration of federal elections in Australia, and this gazette from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) under the authority of the Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers, details the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division as at 31 October 2021. The information pertains to all states and territories, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. Each division's enrolment figure and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment are specified in the schedule, which is instrumental for electoral representation and the equitable distribution of resources. The document does not include any stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and its application is comprehensive across all federal electoral divisions in Australia. The gazette's data is pivotal for ensuring compliance with electoral laws and for the AEC's role in conducting free and fair elections.

Key Provisions

The Australian Electoral Commission has published the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 31 October 2021, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (s58). This gazette lists the number of enrolled electors in each division across all states and territories, along with the average divisional enrolment and the percentage deviation from this average for each division. For instance, the Banks Division in New South Wales had 106,720 enrolled electors, which is 6.99% less than the average divisional enrolment. The Act mandates that the Electoral Commissioner ascertain the number of enrolled electors in each division and publish these figures. The Commissioner is also required to determine the average divisional enrolment for each state and the Australian Capital Territory, and to calculate the percentage deviation of the enrolment in each division from the average. This data is critical for ensuring that electoral divisions are as equal in population as practicable, a principle enshrined in the Constitution under section 24. Entities and individuals subject to the Act must ensure their enrolment data is accurate and reported to the Electoral Commission. This includes political parties, candidates, and voters who must register and update their details as required by law. Non-compliance with these requirements can lead to legal repercussions. Breaching the provisions of the Act, including failing to report accurate enrolment data, can result in civil and criminal penalties. The specific penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach. For example, providing false or misleading information can lead to fines or imprisonment. The maximum penalties for such offences are detailed in the relevant sections of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and can vary significantly based on the circumstances of the breach. These consequences underscore the importance of adhering to the legal requirements set forth in the Act.

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

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