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Overview maps will be available on the website on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Detailed maps and a report outlining the augmented Electoral Commission's reasons for the formal determination will be tabled in the Federal Parliament and subsequently made publicly available.
The augmented Electoral Commission for Queensland’s public announcement of final names and boundaries of federal electoral divisions in Queensland was made on Friday 5 January 2018. Read the augmented Electoral Commission's public announcement.
The augmented Electoral Commission's reasoning behind the names and boundaries of electoral divisions will be contained in its report.
The augmented Electoral Commission was required to consider all objections made to the Redistribution Committee's proposal in the context of the requirements of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (the Electoral Act). For the augmented Electoral Commission, the primary requirements contained within sub-section 73(4) are:
Objections that resulted in the number of electors in an electoral division or divisions being outside either of these ranges could not be considered for implementation.
| Name of proposed electoral division | Boundaries of proposed electoral division |
|---|---|
| Blair | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change as a consequence of ensuring other electoral divisions meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Bonner | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Bowman | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Brisbane | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Capricornia | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Dawson | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change as a consequence of ensuring other electoral divisions meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Dickson | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change as a consequence of ensuring other electoral divisions meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Fadden | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Fairfax | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Fisher | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Flynn | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Forde | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Griffith | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Groom | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Herbert | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Hinkler | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Kennedy | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change as a consequence of ensuring other electoral divisions meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Leichhardt | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Lilley | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Longman | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| McPherson | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Maranoa | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Moncrieff | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change as a consequence of ensuring other electoral divisions meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Moreton | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Oxley | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change to meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Petrie | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Rankin | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
| Ryan | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change as a consequence of ensuring other electoral divisions meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Wide Bay | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will change as a consequence of ensuring other electoral divisions meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act |
| Wright | As proposed by the Redistribution Committee for Queensland, the boundaries of this electoral division will not change |
Detailed information about the make-up of the Redistribution Committee’s proposed electoral divisions can be found in Chapter 2 and Appendix J of the Redistribution Committee’s report of 29 September 2017.
Maps of the Redistribution Committee’s proposed electoral divisions are also available.
An overview of the augmented Electoral Commission's conclusions on the main themes raised in objections is presented on this page. A number of objections were unable to be accepted by the augmented Electoral Commission because of the requirement that the number of electors in the 30 federal electoral divisions in Queensland meet the two numerical requirements of the Electoral Act.
Objections referring to this matter: OB1 – Michael Hedger, OB9 – Liberal National Party, OB10 – Bob Richardson and OB21 – Mark Yore
Comments on objections referring to this matter: COB1 – Darren McSweeney, COB2 – Liberal National Party, COB3 – Bob Richardson and COB6 – Mark Yore
Augmented Electoral Commission's conclusions: The Redistribution Committee proposed retaining the name of the Division of Wide Bay. One objection to the proposed redistribution and one comment on objections advocated altering the name of the proposed Division of Wide Bay while three objections to the proposed redistribution and three comments on objections advocated retaining the names of all electoral divisions in Queensland.
The augmented Electoral Commission noted that no alternative names were advanced by those wishing to change the name of the proposed Division of Wide Bay. Further, as the name ‘Wide Bay’ was used for the 1901 federal election, the augmented Electoral Commission observed that retaining the name is consistent with the guideline for naming federal electoral divisions that every effort should be made to retain the names of original federation electoral divisions.
After concluding the Redistribution Committee's proposed names were sound and should stand unchanged, the augmented Electoral Commission proposes the electoral division will continue to be known as the Division of Wide Bay.
Objections referring to this matter: OB2 – Helen Keenan, OB3 – Michael Whipps, OB6 – Darren McSweeney, OB7 – Sarah Warner, OB11 – Dean Ashley, OB12 – Anthony Rossiter, OB13 – Tania Synak, OB19 – Kate Townsend, OB22 – Simone Karandrews (petition of 150 signatures) and OB23 – Barbara Synak
Comments on objections referring to this matter: COB1 – Darren McSweeney, COB2 – Liberal National Party, COB4 – Kate Townsend and COB6 – Mark Yore
Augmented Electoral Commission's conclusions: The Redistribution Committee proposed altering the boundaries of the Divisions of Ryan and Blair as a consequence of ensuring adjoining electoral divisions would meet the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act. The boundary in the south-western corner of the Division of Ryan is proposed to follow the north and north-eastern locality boundaries of Kholo and the eastern locality boundary of Mount Crosby to transfer electors in the localities of Kholo, Mount Crosby, Karana Downs and part of the locality of Chuwar from the Division of Ryan to the proposed Division of Blair.
Objections to the proposed redistribution and comments on objections advocated:
The augmented Electoral Commission observed that much of the Redistribution Committee’s proposed boundary between the proposed Divisions of Blair and Ryan is aligned to the Brisbane City Council boundary, with departures from this boundary aligned to the Lake Manchester, Upper Brookfield, Pullenvale and Anstead locality boundaries. While the Brisbane River provides a strong and readily identifiable boundary, the primacy of the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act means that it is not possible to align to the Brisbane City Council boundary, or the Brisbane River without exceeding the permissible projected elector numerical requirement of the Electoral Act.
The augmented Electoral Commission further observed that adjustments to the boundaries proposed by the Redistribution Committee would necessitate changes to adjoining electoral divisions which could result in additional community of interest concerns and in some cases would be outside the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act.
The augmented Electoral Commission concluded that:
Objections referring to this matter: OB5 – Jeff Waddell, OB6 – Darren McSweeney, OB8 – Dr Mark Mulcair, OB11 – Dean Ashley, OB12 – Anthony Rossiter, OB14 – Michelle Lawson, OB15 – Luke Smith, OB16 – Narelle Metcalfe, OB17 – Joanne Hagenson, OB19 – Kate Townsend, OB20 – Sylvia Richmond and OB21 – Mark Yore
Comments on objections referring to this matter: COB1 – Darren McSweeney, COB2 – Liberal National Party, COB4 – Kate Townsend, COB5 – Andy and Ursula Russell and COB6 – Mark Yore
Augmented Electoral Commission's conclusions: The Redistribution Committee observed that alterations to the boundaries of the Division of Brisbane were required as the projected enrolment at Monday 27 September 2021 for the electoral division is more than the maximum number of projected electors permitted by the Electoral Act, with the Division of Ryan identified as the most suitable location to receive electors from the Division of Brisbane. The Redistribution Committee therefore proposed altering the boundary in the north‑western corner of the Division of Brisbane so that it followed Wardell Street from Kedron Brook in the north to Frasers Road in the south, then west on Frasers Road to meet the boundary which existed at the commencement of the redistribution. As a result, the Redistribution Committee proposed transferring electors in the areas of Ashgrove and Enoggera in the Brisbane City Council local government area from the proposed Division of Brisbane to the proposed Division of Ryan. The Redistribution Committee proposed no change to the section of boundary which existed at the commencement of the redistribution that utilised Yoku Road and Otonga Road in Ashgrove.
Objections to the proposed redistribution and comments on objections:
Those advocating these changes did so on the basis of using clearer, more logical and more readily identifiable boundaries, enabling the residents of a street to be located in the same proposed electoral division, and maintaining communities of interest and means of transport within the proposed electoral division.
The augmented Electoral Commission observed that adjustments to the boundaries proposed by the Redistribution Committee would necessitate changes to adjoining electoral divisions which could result in additional community of interest concerns and in some cases would be outside the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act. Further, roads generally provide stronger and more certain boundaries over time as they are less susceptible to the impact of natural events than minor waterways are.
The augmented Electoral Commission concluded that:
Objections referring to this matter: OB11 – Dean Ashley, OB18 – David Stormont and OB19 – Kate Townsend
Comments on objections referring to this matter: COB1 – Darren McSweeney and COB4 – Kate Townsend
Augmented Electoral Commission's conclusions: The Redistribution Committee did not propose alterations to the boundary between the proposed Divisions of Brisbane and Lilley.
Objections to the proposed redistribution and comments on objections:
Those advocating these changes did so on the basis of keeping localities together in a single proposed electoral division, thus enhancing communities of interest and using consistent boundaries.
As projected enrolment for the Division of Brisbane and the Division of Lilley on the boundaries in place at the commencement of the redistribution was over the acceptable maximum for projected enrolment, adjustments to the boundaries proposed by the Redistribution Committee would necessitate changes to adjoining electoral divisions which could result in additional community of interest concerns and in some cases would be outside the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act. The augmented Electoral Commission further noted that Stafford Road provides a strong and readily identifiable boundary between the proposed Divisions of Brisbane and Lilley. Further, roads generally provide stronger and more certain boundaries over time as they are less susceptible to the impact of natural events than minor waterways are.
The augmented Electoral Commission concluded that:
Objections referring to this matter: OB9 – Liberal National Party, OB10 – Bob Richardson and OB12 – Anthony Rossiter
Comments on objections referring to this matter: COB1 – Darren McSweeney, COB2 – Liberal National Party and COB3 – Bob Richardson
Augmented Electoral Commission's conclusions: The Redistribution Committee proposed retaining the Boulia Shire Council in the proposed Division of Kennedy.
Objections to the proposed redistribution and comments on objections:
The arguments of those in favour of moving Boulia Shire Council were based on community of interest and locating all members of the Remote Area Planning and Development Board in the one federal electoral division.
No objections to the proposed electoral division in which Boulia Shire Council is located, or comments on objections referring to this topic, were received from residents of Boulia Shire Council.
The augmented Electoral Commission observed the remote location of Boulia Shire and noted that the adoption of alternative boundaries could prompt concerns about community of interest and means of travel and communication within the electoral division. Further, as projected enrolment for the Division of Kennedy on the boundaries in place at the commencement of the redistribution was close to being under the acceptable minimum for projected enrolment, adjustments to the boundaries proposed by the Redistribution Committee would necessitate changes to adjoining electoral divisions which could result in additional community of interest concerns and in some cases would be outside the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act.
The augmented Electoral Commission concluded that:
The Boulia Shire Council will be located in the proposed Division of Kennedy.
Objections referring to this matter: OB8 – Dr Mark Mulcair, OB9 – Liberal National Party and OB12 – Anthony Rossiter
Comments on objections referring to this matter: COB1 – Darren McSweeney, COB2 – Liberal National Party and COB3 – Bob Richardson
Augmented Electoral Commission's conclusions: The Redistribution Committee proposed retaining part of the Burdekin Shire Council in the proposed Division of Dawson and part in the proposed Division of Kennedy. Three objections to the proposed redistribution advocated the Burdekin Shire Council in its entirety be located in the proposed Division of Dawson instead of being split between the proposed Division of Dawson and the proposed Division of Kennedy. Those advocating this change observed it would be in keeping with the Redistribution Committee’s guiding principles of uniting localities and local government areas where possible.
No objections to the proposed electoral division in which Burdekin Shire Council is located, or comments on objections referring to this topic, were received from residents of Burdekin Shire Council.
As projected enrolment for the Division of Kennedy on the boundaries in place at the commencement of the redistribution was close to being under the acceptable minimum for projected enrolment, adjustments to the boundaries proposed by the Redistribution Committee would necessitate changes to adjoining electoral divisions which could result in additional community of interest concerns and in some cases would be outside the numerical requirements of the Electoral Act.
The augmented Electoral Commission concluded that:
Part of the Burdekin Shire Council will be located in the proposed Division of Dawson and part will be located in the proposed Division of Kennedy.
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