24 June 2005

Details of the proposed new boundaries for federal electoral divisions in the ACT have today been published by the Redistribution Committee for the ACT.

The ACT remains entitled to two seats in the House of Representatives and the Redistribution Committee proposes that the Electoral Divisions retain the names Canberra and Fraser.

High population growth in the northern part of the ACT has resulted in the suburbs of Barton, Fyshwick, Griffith, Kingston and Narrabundah being moved into the Division of Canberra .

The proposed redistribution will result in 9,176 electors (approximately 4%) moving divisions.

Individuals or organisations have the opportunity to lodge objections to the proposed redistribution. Written objections must be lodged with the Australian Electoral Commission by 6.00 pm on Friday 22 July 2005, at 1 st Floor 8-10 Hobart Place Canberra City 2601 or GPO Box 1807 Canberra ACT 2600.

Further information is available on the AEC Website or from the AEC Federal Redistribution Secretariat on 62714468.

Media contact:

Terry Rushton
Redistribution Secretariat
Ph: (02) 6271 4468

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