Media Release 2004: Over 13 Million Australians Have the Right to Vote in the 2004 Federal Election

10 September 2004

A total of 13 021 230 Australians have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming 2004 Federal Election on Saturday, 9 October 2004, the Electoral Commissioner, Mr Andy Becker announced today.

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) today released the enrolment figure following the close of rolls on 7 September 2004.

The AEC received a total of 423,975 enrolment cards in the week between the announcement of the 2004 election and the close of rolls date.

"Of the enrolment cards received in the last week, 78 816 were new enrolments," Mr Becker said.

This close of rolls figure compares with 12 636 631 electors who were enrolled at the close of rolls for the 2001 Federal Election.

Mr Becker said that the AEC would now begin printing the official electoral rolls which are used at polling places around Australia.

A breakdown of the close of rolls figure by State and Territory is attached.

Further information:

Brien Hallett
Public Awareness, Media and Research
Ph. (02) 6271 4477
Mobile: 0413 274 798

Phil Diak
Director,
Media and Communication
Ph. (02) 6271 4415
Mobile: 0413 452 539

2004 Federal Election close of rolls figures

State	Total enrolment
New South Wales	4 302 122
Victoria	3 292 409
Queensland	2 463 402
Western Australia	1 237 349
South Australia	1 049 814
Tasmania	339 589
Australian Capital Territory	224 896
Northern Territory	111 649
AUSTRALIA	13 021 230

Please note: these figures are accurate as at the close of rolls at 8pm on Tuesday, 7 September 2004 and include 13 803 enrolled 17 year olds who will turn 18 by polling day.