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Redistributions

Updated: 28 September 2011

For the House of Representatives each State and Territory is divided into electoral divisions. The number of these divisions is determined by population. To ensure equal representation, the boundaries of these divisions have to be redrawn or redistributed periodically.

2011 Redistributions

  • South Australia

2010 Redistributions

  • Victoria

2009 Redistributions

  • Queensland
  • New South Wales

2005–2008

  • Tasmania 2008
  • Northern Territory 2008
  • Western Australia 2008
  • New South Wales 2005
  • Queensland 2005

2001–2004

  • Australian Capital Territory 2004
  • Queensland 2003
  • South Australia 2003
  • Victoria 2002

1999–2000

  • Western Australia 2000
  • Northern Territory 2000
  • New South Wales 1999
  • South Australia 1999
  • Tasmania 1999

Further Information

  • Redistribution overview
  • Redistributions – Frequently Asked Questions
  • Dates of Redistributions since 1901
  • Redistribution timetable
  • Determination to entitlement in the House of Representatives – 29 Sep 2011 [PDF 197KB]
  • Origins of electoral division names – Current divisions
  • Origins of electoral division names – Abolished divisions
  • Guidelines for naming divisions
  • Guidelines for making public submissions to a Redistribution

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